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There are two dairy premises in the area registered under the
Milk and Dairies Regulations, 1949.
The following inspections were carried out in respect of food
premises:—
Butchers, 271; Bakers, 150; Fishmongers, 155; Cafes and
Caterers, 364; Grocers, 601; Greengrocers, 141; Dairies
and Milksellers, 97; Ice-Cream Manufacturers and
Vendors, 166.
Condemned food is destroyed at the Council's Depot at Low
Hall Farm. The only exception to this is where sufficient meat is
condemned and is worth salvaging, and it is then disposed of
through reliable sources, being used mainly for soap manufacture.
(g) Food Poisoning Outbreaks.
Forty-two notifications were received and investigated.
Diseases of Animals Acts
Swine Fever (Infected Areas) Order, 1953.
No licences were issued during the year under the above
Order.
Fowl Pest Order, 1936.
No Orders were issued during the year in respect of the
Borough.
Pet Animals Act, 1951
Twenty-four premises are licensed in the Borough for sale
of pet animals. These premises are licensed annually.
Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949
The agreed scheme of work has continued, and the two
trained Operatives have been fully engaged under the general supervision
of the Public Health Inspectors.