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(d) Outworkers.
19 visits were made during the year.
(e) Shops Act.
38 visits were made during the year.
(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. A few
samples of milk were, however submitted for examinanation.
(h) Nutrition.
No action.
(i) Ice Cream.
49 visits to premises were made during the year.
There are 6 manufacturers and 50 vendors on the
register.
Of the former, one only manufactures on a large
scale and on three occasions during the year samples
taken were reported as being unsatisfactory. These
premises have been visited regularly and advice given
resulting in various improvements in the plant and
methods of production.
22 samples were taken and submitted for examination
with the following results:—
Satisfactory Unsatisfactory
Manufactured in the district 14 3
Manufactured outside district 5 0
A further sample was taken by the Public Health
Department of the Epping Urban District Council of
ice-cream manufactured within the boundary of this
Authority and results were very satisfactory.
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