[Report 1903] / Medical Officer of Health, Exeter City & County.

  • Exeter (England). City & County Council.
Date:
1903
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Credit: [Report 1903] / Medical Officer of Health, Exeter City & County. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    During the, year 123 samples were purchased for Analysis, out of which 10 were returned as adulterated, and 3 as unsatisfactory, the latter being samples of Ice Cream which was examined bacteriological ly. In only one case was a prosecution considered necessary. The nature of the adulteration and fine imposed is set out in the Table on page 54. Every precaution has again been taken to prevent the object of the purchase becoming known ; many of the samples of milk were taken while in the course of deliverv to the purchaser, or in transit to the local dairymen. The average quality of the milk supplied in the City is again above the standard set up by the Board of Agriculture. Particular attention has again been given to the sale of Margarine Cheese, and Margarine ; in no case was any contravention of the Acts discovered. BAKEHOUSES. The 63 Bakehouses have been inspected twice during the year, and with a few exceptions were found to be kept in a cleanly state, and in accordance with the Acts. The six Underground Bakehouses have been dealt with for the purpose of certifying same as fit for the purpose in accordance with the Factory and Workshops Act ; in one