[Report 1966] / Medical Officer of Health, Garstang (Union) R.D.C.

  • Garstang (England). Rural District Council.
Date:
1966
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Credit: [Report 1966] / Medical Officer of Health, Garstang (Union) R.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    SAMPLING OF VARIOUS FOODS. Thirty two samples of food were taken for bacteriological exam- ination. These included, sausages, cooked meats, meat pies, black puddings, etc. In seven cases, the colony count was above the recommended standard. Arising from a complaint, one sample of corned beef was obtained but on examination was found to be satisfactory. FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1955 During the year the Lancashire County Council obtained the following samples from within the rural district. 1 sugar 1 cocoa 1 salt 1 gravy browning 1 white pepper 1 ice cream 1 tea 2 dairy ice cream 1 rice 1 dripping 1 sago 1 double cream 1 glucose drink 1 camphorated oil B.P. 1 beef sausage 1 sterilised cream 1 pork 1 ice-cream 1 Hyphon tablets 4 vegetables, fresh 1 curry powder 1 dessert mould 1 self-raising flour 1 beef suet The County Analyst gave an adverse report on the following samples Type of sample Result of Analysis Action taken 1 Informal Milk Fat 2.90%. Deficient 3.3% Fat. Producer notified 1 Informal Milk Fat Deficient 10% Fat. Producer cautioned and further samples obtained. 1 Informal Milk Fat Deficient 8.3 % Fat. Producer notified. 1 Formal Milk Fat 3.70%. Deficient 7.5% Fat Producer cautioned and further sample obtained. 1 Beef Suet Beef fat content only 80.7 % should be not less than 83 %. Manufacturer notified.