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It will be noted that in nine instances the prescribed standard was not complied
with.
Washed bottles were also examined in order to test the degree of sterilisation.
The following results, expressed in number of bacteria per millilitre, were obtained:—
Sterile, 210, 260, 430, 680, 20, 40, 56, 90, 160, 210, 260, 430, 680.
Dried and Condensed Milks.—Eight samples of condensed milk, all genuine,
were examined. No samples of dried milk were submitted for analysis.
Artificial Cream Act, 1929.—This Act has for its object the regulation of the
manufacture and sale of artificial cream. The Council are required to keep a
register of all premises (with certain exceptions) where artificial cream is manufactured,
sold, exposed, or kept for sale. Two shops where artificial cream is sold
have been placed on the register.
Meat Supply.—Notice of intention to slaughter any animal must be given
to the Council in accordance with the provisions of the Public Health (Meat)
Regulations, 1924.
No meat marking scheme under Part III of these regulations is in force in the
Borough.
The following Table No. 64 shows the number of animals slaughtered and
inspected in the Borough during the year, and the numbers and percentages condemned
on account of tuberculosis and on account of other diseases. In 1937
the number of animals slaughtered was 34,934.