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"Hie two samples of milk reported as unsatisfactory were
samples of hot milk procured from a local cafe and both of them
were found on analysis to contain added water- The trader was
prosecuted and fined £2 and 2 guineas costs.
With regard to the two unsatisfactory samples of cream, in
one case the trader was cautioned verbally and in the other a
subsequent sample was found to be genuine. With regard to the
three samples of fish, in each case smoked cod was supplied when
smoked haddock had been demanded. These samples were all
purchased from the same shop the proprietor of which was
prosecuted and fined £10 and 3 guineas costs. The Manager of
the shop was also prosecuted in respect of the same offences and
fined £5.
The two samples of ice cream were both deficient in milk
fat content and in view of the previous good record of the trader
concerned the matter was dealt with by sending him an official
caution. The two samples of sausages were unsatisfactory as
each contained an undeclared preservative and the two samples of
vinegar were unsatisfactory since non-brewed condiment was supplied.
In each case the traders concerned were officially cautioned.
The sample of Victoria plums shown as unsatisfactory were in
fact Ponds Seedlings and which the trader had exposed for sale
bearing a show ticket "Victoria Plums". This trader was
prosecuted in respect of an infringement under the Food and Drugs
Act and also for an infringement of the Defence (Sale of Food)
Regulations, and was fined a total of £2 and one guinea costs."
During the year, representatives of Brentford and Chiswick
Council met the Chairman of the Middlesex County Council Public
Control Committee with officers of both authorities in attendance
in an informal discussion designed to secure more liaison between
the two authorities dealing with the hygiene of food, and methods
of exchanging information and the sharing of knowledge at this
meeting has already had beneficial results.
Meat and Other Foods
During the year under review a total of 76 pigs were
slaughtered in the Borough. These were all slaughtered under
licences issued by the Ministrv of Food, were inspected at the
time of slaughter and, with two exceptions, were all found to be
in good condition and passed fit for human consumption.
No beasts or sheep were slaughtered in the Borough during
the year.
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