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2) Order, 1960, and the Slaughter of Animals (Prevention of
Cruelty) Regulations (Appointed Day No. 2) Order, 1960,
came into operation in the district on 1st October, 1960.
Inspection and Supervision of Food
Carcase meat and offal was inspected at butchers' shop,
catering establishments and elsewhere and 220 lbs. beef,
90 lbs. pork and 64 lbs. lamb was considered unfit for
human consumption and surrendered.
In addition, the following amounts of other foodstuffs
were found to be unfit for human consumption:
Bacon 172 lbs.
Fish 197 lbs.
Butter 83 lbs.
Cheese 9 lbs.
Ice Cream 367 packs
Ice "lollies" 137
Tinned Foodstuffs
Meat 433 lbs.
Fruit 368 lbs.
Fish 8 lbs.
Vegetables 170 lbs.
Milk 12 pt. tins
Jam 31 lbs.
Six complaints were made with regard to foreign matter
in food and after investigation warnings were given in five
cases. In the other proceedings under Section 2 of the Food
and Drugs Act, 1955, were taken against the bakers in
respect of a piece of metal in a loaf. A fine of £10 with
four guineas costs was imposed.
Proceedings were also taken against another company
under Food Hygiene (General) Regulations Nos. 6, 8, 16
and 23 in respect of the conditions found at one of their
bakehouses. TTie company was fined a total of £74 with five
guineas costs.
Disposal of Condemned Food
Where possible condemned foodstuffs were sent to a
waste products factory, where they were processed for nonedible
purposes. Foodstuffs which were not suitable for such
disposal were buried at the Council's refuse tip.
Food and Drugs Act, 1955—Food and Drugs Authority
The Middlesex County Council is the Food and Drugs
Authority for the District and the Chief Officer of the Public
Control Department has issued a report upon the action