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There are two milk processing plants within the Borough, both concerned solely with the
pasteurisation of milk. One is a very large plant operated by a major dairy company, the other
by a comparatively small firm. Twenty-three samples of pasteurised milk were found to be
satisfactory. Tests on some washed bottles showed that they had not been cleaned satisfactorily. The
trouble was attributed to the bottle washing plant, and since this has received attention further
samples have been found to be satisfactory. Structural work was required at one of the plants.
Sampling of Milk for Bacteriological Analysis
Twenty-three samples of milk were submitted for bacteriological examination and were found
satisfactory. Two farms in the district supply Kedassia milk. This is farm-bottled and is not heattreated.

Two of the Grade 4 samples were obtained from vehicles. In one instance the operator of the
vehicle discontinued his business, while in the other, ice cream was produced in a neighbouring
authority's area where samples from the manufacturer were also found to be Grade 4. The
necessary follow up action was taken by the department concerned. The third Grade 4 sample and
those placed in Grade 3 were from large manufacturers and the reason for the low grade was
attributed to faulty storage and handling methods, repeat samples producing Grade 1 results.
INSPECTION OF MEAT AND OTHER FOOD
Slaughterhouse Act 1958
There is only one small slaughterhouse within the Borough. The meat is sold in the owner's
shop, and in the shops of several other butchers. One hundred per cent meat inspection is carried out.
Whilst the slaughterhouse is not ideally situated, being in the centre of a commercial and
residential area, it is generally well conducted. During the year it was necessary to request some
structural repairs and improvements to the premises to meet the requirements of the Slaughterhouse
(Hygiene) Regulations 1958.
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