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Investigates and conducts cases relative to testing of milk and 

 cream by unlicensed babcock operators. 



Investigates complaints relative to unlicensed milk plants and milk 

 depots. 



Investigates complaints relative to false reading of babcock test 

 and other unfair practices. 



Investigates complaints relative to the application of the anti-dis- 

 crimination law as affecting the purchase of butter fat. 



FUNCTION OF THE LOCAL MILK INSPECTORS 



In charge of local milk inspection work under supervision of State 

 Milk Inspector. 



Inspects dairy farms supplying market milk to his district. 



Inspects conditions, scores and keeps records as to sanitary condi- 

 tions of dairies, milk plants and milk depots. 



Periodically tests percentage of fat and solids in milk sold in his 

 territory. 



Periodically secures and forwards samples to the department labora- 

 tory for scoring and bacteriological analysis. 



Investigates complaints as to quality of milk delivered and relative 

 to violations of the laws pertaining to the production and sale of milk 

 in his territory. 



FOOD LAW 



The object of the food law is to prevent the manufacture and sale 

 of harmful, deleterious and adulterated foods or foods which are sold 

 under false representation as to their quality or value. 



FUNCTION OF FOOD INSPECTORS UNDER FOOD LAW 



Inspect Iowa establishments where foods are manufactured to see that 

 no harmful or fraudulent adulterant enters their composition. 



Inspects conditions under which foods are stored, transported and sold 

 to see that adulteration is not practiced. 



Surveys and forwards to laboratory samples of foods which he sus- 

 pects or concerning which he receives complaint as to quality, adulter- 

 ation or short weight. 



Inspects retail establishments to see that no illegal food-stuffs are 

 carried in stock. 



Inspects quality of eggs, poultry and other farm produce sold to buy- 

 ers and handled through trade channels to see that these produce are 

 not spoiled or in a condition which would lead to their being spoiled 

 before reaching the consumer. 



SANITARY LAW 



The object of the sanitary law is to insure cleanliness in the manu- 

 facture, distribution and sale of foods. 



FUNCTION OF INSPECTORS UNDER SANITARY LAW 



Determines sanitary conditions in establishments where foods are 

 manufactured, prepared, stored and sold. 



Sees that raw materials are in sound condition and that decayed and 

 other unwholesome materials are kept out of food products. 



Sees that no diseased persons are employed in establishments where 

 foods are manufactured or sold. 



Sees that foods are properly protected from dust, dirt, foul odors, 

 flies, rodents and other contaminating agencies. 



Sees that restaurants, hotels and other similar establishments main- 

 tain proper toilet and washroom facilities in order that employees can 

 keep clean. 



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