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CORDIALS.
12. Two of these samples, Ginger and Peppermint, contained traces
of Benzoic Acid, well under the limit allowed.
IODINE OINTMENT.
13. The sample was reported as Inferior in view of the fact that there
appeared to be some deficiency of Iodine, but there was not sufficient
evidence obtained.
DRIED MINT AND MINT SAUCE.
14. No Ailanthus Leaves, or Tree of Haven Leaves were detected in
these samples, and they were reported as genuine.
PEAS (TINNED).
15. These Peas were dyed with an organic colouring matter, but in
the absence of any official definition of the article the sample was reported
as genuine.
CURRANTS AND RAISINS.
16. These samples consisted of the dried varieties of the articles, they
were free from preservatives, and were reported as genuine.
SULTANAS (DRIED).
17. One of the samples contained 260.9 parts of Sulphur di-oxide per
million, an amount well below the limit for this preservative allowed by
the Regulations.
MARGARINE.
18. All the samples were of genuine composition, and contained less
than 10 per cent, of Butter Fat, as required by the Act.
DRUGS.
(Aspirin, Bismuthated Magnesia, Vaseline and Cold Cream.)
19. These substances had the normal composition of the various
articles, and they were reported as genuine.
MUSTARD MIXTURE.
20. All the samples consisted of mixtures of Mustard with small
percentages of Wheat Flour, but as admixture was duly notified at the
time of the sale they were reported as genuine.