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Grocers Shop
Legal proceedings taken against a grocer for selling an article of
confectionery which was unfit for human consumption resulted in the
imposition of a fine of £10 with £5. 5. 0d costs.
Ice Cream
There are 22 premises in the Borough registered for the manufacture
of Ice Cream, but only two were used for this purpose during the year.
Inspections were made from time to time under the Ice Cream (Heat Treatment,
etc.) Regulations, 1959, and no contravention of the regulations found.
17 samples of Ice Cream submitted for chemical analysis showed an
average fat content of 9.97 per cent.
26 samples were subjected to the Methylene Blue reduction test, with
the following results
Manufactured
in Borough outside Borough Total
Grade I 5 (3) 10 (12) 15 (15)
"II 2 (1) 3(2) 5(3)
"III 2 (3) - ( -) 2 3)
" IV 1 (1) 3 (- ) 4 (1 )
(The figures in parenthesis are those for 1961.)
The three unsatisfactory samples (Grades III and IV), manufactured in
the Borough, were taken from two firms. Advice was given on production
methods and subsequent samples taken proved satisfactory. The three
Grade IV samples manufactured outside the Borough were obtained from the
same retailer: the local authority concerned was notified.
Legal Proceedings
Summonses dealt with by the Public Health Inspectors (Food) during
the year were as follows:-
No. of
Summonses
Fines
Costs
Food and Drugs Act, 1955.
4
(3 premises)
£12.
0.
Od
£16.
5.
Od
Food Hygiene (General)
Regulations, 1960.
8
(l premises)
8.
0.
Od
3.
3.
Od
£20.
0.
Od
£19.
8.
0d
41