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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.
Eleven applications for registration were received, and registration
was granted in ten cases. The remaining application was refused
because of the lack of sufficent supply of hot water within reasonable
distance of where the ice-cream was to be sold.
In all, 80 visits were paid during 1952 to premises where the
manufacture or sale of ice-cream was being carried on.
Meat and Other Foods.
The following inspections of food premises etc. were made by
the Sanitary Inspectors during 1952:—
Inspections of dairies 36
Inspections of food premises 699
Inspections of premises where ice-cream is manufactured
or sold 80
Visits to obtain samples of food and drugs 105
Visits to obtain samples of designated milk 37
Visits to obtain samples of ice-cream 19
Inspections of other foods 509
No carcases were inspected or condemned during the year.
Unsound Food.
The following is a list of the unsound food surrendered during
the year:—
Almonds (ground) 6 lbs.
Bacon 21½ lbs.
Baking powder 2 lbs.
Biscuits 6 lbs.
Cereals 26 lbs.
Cereals 27 pkts.
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