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Shellfish and Jellied Eels.
The following samples were taken during the year for
bacteriological examination:—
Cockles 5
Mussels 9
Whelks 1
Jellied Eels 13
Three of these samples were of an unsatisfactory standard and
the necessary investigations were carried out.
Cooked Meats.
Sampling of these products continued during 1958, seventy-three
samples being taken. Twenty-four were classified as unsatisfactory
because of bacteriological contamination which occurred during
storage and exposure for sale.
Miscellaneous Samples.
Two samples of Dried Egg were submitted for bacteriological
examination with satisfactory results. Three rinsings of ice cream
equipment were taken during an investigation in an ice cream
factory which gave information as to the efficiency of the methods
of cleansing used in the factory.
(d) Adulteration, etc.—Food and Drugs Act, 1955.
During the year, one hundred and sixteen samples of food and
drugs were submitted to the Public Analysts.