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sealed containers from suppliers outside the Borough and complete
the manufacturing process by freezing the product on their premises.
One hundred and sixteen premises are registered for the sale and
storage of ice-cream, and during the year 83 samples were submitted
to the Public Health Laboratory for examination, of which 75 were
satisfactory (Grades I and II) and 8 were unsatisfactory (Grades III
and IV).
Unsatisfactory samples received thorough investigation, and in both
instances there was evidence that the low grading was due to a failure
to keep sterile the water in which the server was kept. The proprietors,
in each case, were advised on the use of sterilising agents and
subsequent samples proved satisfactory.
5. Other Foods.
Twenty-two other samples were examined bacteriologically; these
samples included meat products, ice cream server waters, frozen egg,
mousse, artificial cream and orange-drink. Eight samples of ice-cream
server water proved to be unsatisfactory and after suitable advice had
been given the results showed a very satisfactory standard.
6. Milk — Licensing and Sampling.
Under the provisions of the Food and Drugs Act, 1955, and
Regulations made thereunder, Dairy Farms have become the direct
responsibility of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries; the
premises on which milk is pasteurised or sterilised are licensed by the
Food and Drugs Authority and in all other cases, Dairies or Dealers
in Designated milk come under the complete control of the Local
Authority in respect of licensing, inspection and control.
There is one dairy farm within the Borough under the control of
the Ministry.
Details of sampling are included in Table 30.
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