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X—FOOD CONTROL.
UNSOUND FOOD.
The general inspection of food in shops and on stalls forms
part of the duty of the District Sanitary Inspectors and of the
Market Inspector. Food, in the quantities stated, came under
the notice of the Inspectors during the year, and being found unfit
for human consumption was destroyed.
Description of Food tons cwts. qrs. lbs.
Weight
Confectionery - - - 3
Fresh Fish - 3 2 24
Shell Fish — 1 0 18
Smoked Fish - 2 0 0
Fresh Fruit 1 12 3 2
Canned Goods - - - 27
Meat — — 3 18
Poultry - - 2 4
Vegetables - 12 1 0
Rabbits - 2 2 1
Total 2 16 0 13
PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED FOOD) REGULATIONS, 1925,1933.
One hundred and seven samples have been taken during the
year by the Wharves Inspectors. Of this number 4 samples
were submitted to bacteriological examination, 1 to chemical
examination, 7 to ascertain the composition, 2 to ascertain cause
of stain, 4 to ascertain whether contaminated by river water, 4 to
ascertain composition of black mineral matter, 1 to ascertain
composition of red particles, 26 for the presence of preservative,
4 for the presence of preservative and metals, and the remainder
for the presence of metals.
In addition, 7 samples have been taken by officers for special
purposes.