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11 samples of milk were taken during the latter part of the year.
Of these five were satisfactory, in one case the milk (pasteurised) was
satisfactory, but pasteurisation was not, the remainder were unsatisfactory.
Three out of four samples of pasteurised milk satisfied the
Phosphatase test. The case of the unsatisfactory sample was referred
to the Authority within whose area it was produced. In the latter
cases steps were at once taken to secure improvement to which end
close contact and co-operation with the Essex County Council Public
Health Department is maintained.
There are 7 Dairies and Milkshops on the register. To these
74 visits were made.
There are 12 retail purveyors of milk on the register.
(b) Meat and other Foods—
There are 7 Slaughterhouses in the district, all licenced under
the Food and Drugs Act, 1938. During the year 14 pigs were
slaughtered under licence, inspected and found to be sound. 89 visits
were made to ensure that premises were kept in order in case of
emergency and that they were not used for prohibited purposes.
There are 22 Butchers' shops in the district. To these 288 visits
were made.
Other food shops were kept under observation. 138 visits
having been made during the year. It no case was is found necessary
to take proceedings against or even warn traders for having unsound
food in their possession. On the contrary, they co-operate with the
Department by notifying any foodstuff about which there is any doubt;
as a result the following foods have been condemned, surrendered, and
where suitable, disposed of for pig food:—
14 tins meat roll.
5 tins tongue.
6 tins ham.
5 tins beef.
9 tins mutton.
24 tins pork.
5 tins sausage meat.
2 tins stewed steak.
2 tins rabbit.
21¾ lbs. bacon.
53 tins soups and stews.
26 tins herrings.
28 tins pilchards.
14 tins salmon.
2 tins mackerel.
2 tins crawfish.
10 tins sardines.
109 tins milk.
8 lbs. butter.
47 tins various fruits.
7 tins jam.
7 tins marmalade.
1 tin syrup.
*2 packets dates.
14 tins carrots.
31 tins beans.
13 tins peas
1 tin beetroot.
7 tins mixed vegetables.
16 gallon jars pickles.
60 lbs. oatmeal.
25 lbs. spaghetti.
*5 packets Ryvita.
*5 packets custard powder.
3 packets pudding mixture.
956 eggs.
1 lb. tea.
23 lbs. cheese.