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Most of the samples taken were of a reasonable standard,
With respect to unsatisfactory samples, if the manufacturer was
outside the Borough, a copy of the bacteriologist's report was sent
to him with a request to improve conditions of manufacture.
Investigations were carried out at the premises where these were
within the Borough.
Further samples were taken of all unsatisfactory samples and
these have shown considerable improvement.
Cooked Meats.
As the amounts of cooked meats exposed for sale to the public
have increased, the Council decided that sampling of these products
should continue. These samples were to ascertain whether the
products are:—
(1) suitable for food,
(2) manufactured under clean conditions,
(3) subject to contamination after manufacture,
(4) properly stored before being sold to the public,
(5) handled under hygienic conditions.
During the year, seventy-one samples were taken which
included the following:— Faggots, Pork Brawn, Black Sausage,
Tongue, Corned Beef, Jellied Veal, Luncheon Meat, Cooked Ham,
Roast Pork, Meat Pie, Veal and Ham Pie, Breakfast Sausage,
Boiled Bacon, Silverside, Tinned Ham and Brisket.
About one-fifth of these samples showed excessive contamination
by bacteria. These bacteria indicated contamination by
excessive handling, unnecessary exposure or improper storage.
Advice to retailers was given in each of these cases and further
sampling showed some improvement.
A very marked improvement in these products was noticeable
compared with those of last year.
(d) Adulteration, etc.—Food and Drugs Act, 1955.
During the year, ninety-six samples of food and drugs were
submitted to the Public Analysts.
Five samples were reported as being unsatisfactory, details
respecting same are given below:—