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Tuberculin Tested and Accredited Samples.
In each case of failure a follow-up sample was taken and an
investigation made in an endeavour to discover the cause of the
failure. Where the follow-up samples also failed, as they did
on two occasions, further samples were taken immediately and
further inspections made. In both cases the failures were finally
detected to be due to imperfect sterilisation of the dairy utensils.
Improvements were immediately effected.
Mixed Milk.
In the case of the sample that revealed the presence of
tubercle bacilli, the County Veterinary Inspector arranged for
the slaughter of the infected animals.
Ice Cream.
Fifty-seven premises are registered for the sale of ice cream,
and five are registered for the manufacture of Ice Cream.
It is pleasing to note that the greater attention that has been
paid to Ice Cream purity during the year has resulted in a better
and safer product. It is important in dealing with Ice Cream
not only to consider its purity, but also to see that its food
standard is maintained. At the present moment there is no legal
fat standard, but it is hoped that regulations will be made in
this matter shortly.

Investigations were made and advice given in the cases of
samples graded as III. and IV., and further samples were taken.
These showed a distinct improvement in each case.
Restaurants, Hotels, Canteens, Etc.
Eighty visits were made to these premises.
A special survey was commenced of all food-preparing places
at the latter part of the year with the intention of raising the
standard of hygiene and safeguarding against the dangers of
contamination and prevention of food poisoning.