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Bakehouses.—There were, at the end of the year, 35 bakehouses in the Borough,
of which 30 were factory and 8 underground. The inspections numbered 71, and
2 notices were served. The conditions on the whole were satisfactory.
The number of inspections made in respect of all food premises, other than
those referred to above as registered premises, is shown in the following Table :—

Unsound Food.—There were 483 instances of unsound food being surrendered.
These compare with 337 in 1934. Included in the food surrendered were : 3 tons
9 cwts. Pork; 2 tons 9 cwts Beef; ½cwt. Mutton; 1 cwt. Veal; 19 lbs. Ham;
17½ cwts Ox Liver; 4 cwts Ox Lungs; 1 ton 2 cwt. Pig Offal; 2¼ cwts. Sheep
Offal; 25 lbs. Rabbits; 2¼ cwts. Fish; 14 lbs. Cabbage; ½ cwt. Fruit; 6 cwts.
Peas and Beans.
Three seizures were made : 12 lbs. Tomatoes; 26 lbs. Prunes; 10 lbs. Sweets.
On the instructions of the Public Health Committee a cautionary letter was sent
by the Town Clerk in each instance.
Merchandise Marks Act, 1926.—Under the provisions of Section 9 of the
above Act, Food and Drugs Authorities have power to execute any of the provisions
of the Act, other than those relating to importation, in respect of foodstuffs which
are subject to an Order in Council made under the Act. The Orders which so
far have been made are as follows:—
The Merchandise Marks (Imported Goods) Honey; Fresh Apples.
No. 3 Order, 1928.