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powder. Detailed analysis showed that the preparation had
deteriorated.
(b) Throat Tablets.—Deficiency of iodine approximately two-thirds
of prescription on the label. The Analyst stated that iodised
foodstuffs rapidly lose iodine in storage.
(c) Baking Powder.—Deficient in available carbon dioxide to the
extent of approximately 31 per cent. and percentage of residual
carbon dioxides twice the maximum amount allowed. Detailed
analysis showed that the preparation had deteriorated.
(d) Beef Suet.—Deficient in fat to the extent of approximately
9 per cent. of the minimum quantity laid down.
In respect of cases (a), (b), (c) and (d), a letter of warning was sent to the
retailer by the Town Clerk.
(e) Vinegar.—A non-brewed vinegar of full acid strength, containing
considerable quantity of matters in suspension. Letters of
warning sent by the Town Clerk to the retailer and to the
wholesaler.
(ii) Legal proceedings were taken against the proprietor of one bakehouse,
where foodstuff, stated to be custard, was exposed for the purpose of
cooling in the yard, within close proximity to bins of ashes and a full
manure pit. The defendant was fined £40 and £5 5s. Od. costs.
Food Poisoning.
By virtue of Section 82 of the Ilford Corporation Act, 1937, food
poisoning became compulsorily notifiable in Ilford as from 1st October, 1937.
(Also notifiable under Sec. 17, Food and Drugs Act, 1938.)
No cases were "notified" under the Act, but in two instances cases of
suspected food poisoning were reported to me.
One of these occurred at a Depot then used by Rescue Squads (all A. R. P.
personnel), and the other at a School Communal Kitchen, where meals were
prepared for schools in the vicinity.
Detailed investigation was carried out in each case, and samples of
sauces, semolina, plain flour, sweetened chocolate, green vegetables,
together with faecal matter, were submitted for bacteriological examination.
In no case were the symptoms found to be attributable to genuine food
poisoning.
Bakehouses.—There are 37 bakehouses in the district, 29 of which use
motive power. 211 inspections of bakehouses were carried out during the
year.
It was necessary to call upon the occupiers of bakehouses to carry out
cleansing and other work in 12 instances, and the requests were complied
with.
Diseases of Animals Acts, 1894-1927.
(i) Foot and Mouth Disease Order, 1928.—Notification was received,
on 1st January, of an outbreak of the disease at Paddington. An Order made
by the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, defining the "restricted area,"
included Ilford. The Order was withdrawn, so far as this Borough was
concerned, on 17th January.
(ii) Swine Fever Order, 1938.—On 11th May a report was received
from the Veterinary Officer of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries of
suspected Swine Fever in pigs at a works' pig club. A Notice (Form "A")
under the Order was served on the occupier. On 12th May a movement
licence was issued permitting the removal of 9 pigs to the Ministry of Food
Abattoir, Romford. On the 15th May, Notice confirming the disease was
received from the Ministry and, on 31st May, Notice withdrawing Form "A''.
Carcases of pigs affected with the disease were buried in accordance with the
requirements of the Order, and scraping, cleansing and disinfection of the
pig styes was carried out.