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In addition to the above, 52 samples of ice cream were submitted to the Public Health
Laboratory Service for bacteriological examination and the following results were returned
Grade Number of Samples
1 (Good) 30
2 (Average) 8
3 (Sad) 5
4 (Very Bad) 9
It is of interest to note in connection with the 14 Grade III and IV samples, that nine
(2 Grade III and 7 Grade IV) were products of the same manufacturer, although obtained from
several retailers.
The Medical Officer of Health of the adjoining borough in which the factory is situated
was informed and action taken to trace and eliminate the source of the trouble.
Four other unsatisfactory samples were the products of local manufacturers and one was
old stock. Check samples taken after further visits proved to be satisfactory.
Ice Lollies
Three samples of ice lollies were purchased for chemical analysis, all being pronounced
satisfactory with no metallic contamination. One sample sent for bacteriological examination
was also satisfactory (pH.3.5)-
In reoent years these lollies have been made in plastic or copper moulds, and not in
the lead moulds which caused a certain amount of concern when this form of ice first became
popular, so that, the risk of contamination being very much reduced, it has not been necessary
to take so many samples.
Prosecutions under the Food and Drugs Act, 1955
Seven prosecutions were instituted under the Food and Drugs Act, 1955* details are
given hereunder.
Nature of Contravention Result of Action
Meat exposed on an open stall contrary to Fine of £10 imposed.
S.8 and S.27 of the Food Hygiene Regulations 1955
Beetle in a cut white loaf Fine of £2 imposed with 10/- costs.
Mouldy apple turnover Case dismissed on payment of £2.10s
costs.
Smoking in a bakehouse contrary to S.9(e) of the Fine of £1 imposed
Food Hygiene Regulations, 1955*
Beetles and mouse droppings in consignment of Case dismissed
cut peel
Beetles and layvae in vermicelli Fine of £2 imposed
Larvae in chocolate whirls Case dismissed on payment of 36/-
costs.
In addition to these cases, two offences were dealt with informally.
Nature of Contravention Action taken
Unsound steak and kidney pie Warning letter sent to retailer
Dirt in milk bottle Warning letter sent to dairy
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