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IX—FOOD CONTROL.
In this section of my report is given tabulated information
concerning the work of the three Wharves Inspectors and of the
Food and Drugs Inspector. There have been no unusual features
in their work this year and there is therefore no need for any
special comments.
UNSOUND FOOD.
The general inspection of food in shops and on stalls forms
part of the duty of the District Sanitary Inspector. The following
food, in the quantities stated, came under the notice of the
Inspectors during the year, and being found unfit for human
consumption was destroyed:—
Weight
Description of Food
Tons cwts. qrs. bs.
Fresh Meat 1 2 3 14
Fresh Fish — 1 1 14
Fresh Fruit — 14 — 12
Hams, Tinned — 3 2 22
Poultry — — 2 6
Vegetables — 3 3 —
Total 2 6 1 12