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in July, 1951, and came into operation on the 1st October, 1951. From
that date it became an offence to sell undesignated milk in Wimbledon.
All retailers likely to be affected were notified of the Order beforehand.
Ice Cream.
On 1st March, 1951, the Food Standards (Ice Cream) Order, 1951,
came into operation, prescribing standards for ice-cream. To comply
with this Order ice-cream must contain not less than 5% fat, 10%
sugar and 7½% milk solids other than fat. An alternative standard is
prescribed for ice-cream containing fruit, and for Kosher ice.
Fifteen samples of ice-cream were sent for analysis and with one
exception were found to comply with the standards laid down in this
Order. Further samples taken at the premises from which the unsatisfactory
sample was received were found to comply with the standard.
During the year 65 samples of ice-cream were taken for bacteriological
examination.
The results of these samples were as follows:—
Grade 1 33
Grade 2 17
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 3
Total 65
The results of the methylene blue test divide ice-cream into four
grades. If ice-cream consistently fails to reach Grades 1 and 2 in the
test, this is regarded as indicating a defect of manufacture or handling
which calls for further investigation.
Repeated visits were made to premises from which unsatisfactory
results had been received, and communications were sent to the Medical
Officers of Health of the areas in which the ice-cream was manufactured.
Ten applications for registration for the sale of ice-cream were
received, and registration was granted in all cases. Registration for
the manufacture of ice-cream was granted in one case.
In all, 133 visits were paid during 1951 to premises where the
manufacture or sale of ice-cream was being carried on.
Meat and Other Foods.

No carcases were inspected or condemned during the year.
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