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Meat and Other Foods
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 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, 97 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.Hamence, 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.
Food Hygiene (General) Regulations, 1960
A reasonably high standard continues to be maintained in the
food premises within the Borough. It was found necessary to serve
notices under the Regulations in a few cases, most of which had been
complied with by the end of the year.
The conditions laid down in the Regulations are being maintained
throughout the district.
One dairy in the area is registered under the Milk and Dairies
Regulations.
Condemned food is destroyed at the Council's Depot. 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.