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All the tinned items were either blown or punctured. Those
marked * were damaged and fouled by mice; on our advice a
professional rodent destroyer was engaged to periodically visit the
premises. The eggs were apparently part of a consignment from
Ireland which had been delayed and damaged in transit. The tea
contained a number of minute insects which the authorities at the
British Museum identified as the saw-toothed grain beetle; as it
attacks any dried vegetable products the dealers were notified so that
they might take the necessary precautionary measures. It is interesting
to know that this was the first case of the presence of the insect in tea
that had come to their notice.
There are 10 Bakehouses in the district and all these were
kept in good condition. Number of visits—131.
(c) Factories—
183 visits were paid to these premises, most of which are small.
In three cases the provision of new and the extension and improvement
of existing sanitary conveniences was secured.
(d) Outworkers—
The number of these notified during the year showed a considerable
reduction. 45 visits were paid, the conditions found generally
satisfactory.
(e) SHOPS ACT, 1934.
17 visits were made. No infringements of the Act were
complained of or found.
(f) Adulteration—This is dealt with by the County Council.
(g) Chemical and Bacteriological Examination of Food—
This is dealt with by the County Council.
(h) Nutrition—No action.