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These samples of milk were mainly taken from roundsmen during
the course of delivery, or on arrival at schools. They include
monthly sampling of the two dairymen holding Pasteuriser's Licences.
All milk sold within the Borough must be either tuberculin
tested or heat treated. Licences to sell milk by retail were issued
in respect of a number of premises.
Ice Cream
There are five manufacturers of ice cream within the district
and a large number of premises for the sale of ice cream. These
premises are licensed and are subject to regular inspection, A high
standard of hygiene is maintained.
Samples of ice cream were taken for both chemical and bacteriological
examination. Those taken for chemical examination complied
with the legal requirements for fat content etc. and samples taken
for bacteriological examination were mostly of a high standard.
A number of samples of iced lollies were also taken for
bacteriological examination and most of these were of a reasonable
standard.
Where reports showed that any of these samples were unsatisfactory,
the manufacturer was informed and further check samples were taken
as soon as possible. If the manufacturer was outside the district,
copies of the reports were sent to the local authority of the district
where the article was manufactured.
Meat and other Food
There is no slaughterhouse in operation in the Borough.
A considerable amount of various types of food was inspected, a
certain quantity of which was condemned as unfit for human consumption.
Sampling of Food for Bacteriological Examination
Various types of food were sampled including shellfish, jellied
eels, cooked meats cream corned beef and meat pies. Most of these
samples were found to be in a satisfactory condition although some
improvement could be effected in the case of cooked meats.
Food and Drugs Act, 1955
During the year 106 samples were submitted to the Public
Analysts for chemical examination.
Chemical and Bacteriological Examination of Foods
Chemical examinations of food samples are carried out by the
Public Analysts, Dr. J.H. Hammence, F.R.I.C. and Mr. P.S. Hall,
A.R.I.C., of 20 Eastcheap, London, E.C.3. and bacteriological
examinations by the Counties Public Health Laboratories, Thresh House.
Verulam Street, Gray's Inn Road, London, W.C.1.