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64
Article.
Number taken.
Adulterated
etc.
Brought forward
205
16
Ginger, Ground
1
—
Honey
2
—
Jam
2
-
Lard
22
—
Lemon Squash
2
—
Lime Juice
1
—
Margarine
14
—
Milk
196
9
Milk, Condensed
8
-
Mustard
6
2
Pepper
6
Rice
2
—
Rum and Coffee
2
—
Sausages
4
—
Soda, Bicarbonate
3
—
Spice
3
1
Spirits
10
—
Vinegar
16
2
Totals
505
30
* In 2 instances the samples were informal and no prosecution was undertaken.
The following table shows the articles adulterated, &c., nature of
adulteration, and the results of proceedings taken:—
No. of
Sample.
Article.
How adulterated, &c.
Result of proceedings.
17
Sausage
10 grains of boric acid
per lb.
No action.
18
Butter
1 per cent, excess water
No action. Informal
sample.
34
Cream
16½ grains boric acid
per lb.
Cautioned by Borough
Council.
79
Fish
Paste
8½ „ „
No action.
86
Cream
22 ,, ,,
Fine £2, costs £3 3s.
110
Milk
4½ per cent. added
water
Dismissed. Warranty
proved.
111
99
16½ „ „
Fine £1, costs £1 13s. 6d.
116
Malt
Vinegar
6 „ „
„ £2, costs £1 13s. 6d.
125
Milk
6 „ „
„ £3, costs £2 14s. 6d.