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Brucella Abortus.
No samples of raw milk were submitted for examination.
Ice-Cream.

Investigation into Grade 4 samples invariably proved that there
was incomplete sterilisation of apparatus or careless handling of either
ice-cream, or apparatus, or both. Appropriate action was taken in each
case until satisfactory samples were obtained.
Bacteriological Examination of Other Foods.
Subsequent to outbreaks of suspected food poisoning, ten samples
of various foodstuffs were sent to the Public Health Laboratory for
special bacteriological examination. Cultures from a remnant of a
steak and kidney pie, and from a portion of roast beef yielded
growths of Clostridium welchii. Staphylococcus aureus growths were
isolated in a piece of liver. No pathogens were isolated in the remaining
specimens submitted for examination.
Poultry Inspection.
There are no poultry processing premises within the district.
Food Premises.
All food which is intended for sale is subject to inspection from
the point of production until final sale to the consumer. Closely related
to food inspection is the control of the conditions under which
food is stored, handled, transported and exposed for sale, and the enforcement
of satisfactory standards of hygiene. The inspection of
food premises has formed an important part of the work of the Public
Health Inspectors during the past year. 3,870 visits were made to
premises in which foodstuffs intended for human consumption were
prepared, stored or sold. In addition, 512 visits were made relative
to food vehicles. A considerable amount of work was done under the
provisions of the Food Hygiene (General) Regulations, 1960, and in
general it has been found that food traders are co-operative. I believe
that the advice and assistance given by the Inspectors is generally
well received and appreciated.
I would like particularly to refer to the inspection of food preparation
and service conditions in connection with Shows, Fairs, etc.,
held in the Borough during the year. I receive requests during the
season for approval of catering arrangements at these meetings, and
they are given careful attention. During the Annual Tennis Championship
Meetings, at Wimbledon, complete inspections of all catering
points are made, and facilities are afforded by the caterers for the
taking of food samples, and for swabbing of utensils, etc., for bacteriological
examination. I would like to record my appreciation of the
assistance given on these occasions by the Club Officials and the staff
of the catering contractors.
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