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referred to were 1 cask of Pakistan sheep casings and 156
cases of Polish hams landed at Irongate Wharf. Both consignments
were re-exported.
Egyptian Onions.
During April, a cargo of some 240 tons of Egyptian
Onions arrived at one of the wharves, and-upon examination
of the cargo, in the hold of the ship, the whole consignment
was found to. be in a decomposing state and unfit for food.
Efforts were made to land them with a view to destruction,
but great difficulties were experienced. After some 40 tons
had been landed, the wharfingers asked for permission to
destroy the 200 tons still on board by jettison at sea, and
requested the issue of a condemnation certificate to this
effect. Authority was given for this to be done, and after
receipt of an affidavit signed by the Master, Chief Officer
and Bosun of the ship, to the effect that the onions had been
jettisoned at sea, a condemnation certificate was issued.
Pastry Mix.
During the hot days of the summer, one of the Food
Inspectors was called in by a local firm of biscuit manufacturers
for advice. Whilst handling a consignment of pastry
mix, several girls contracted a mild form of dermatitis.
In consultation with the Factory Surgeon, the matter was
traced to an excess of acid in the mixture caused by rancidity
of the fat content, coupled with the hot weather. The
pastry mix was, on the advice of the Food Inspector, used
for animal food.

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