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Article
Result of Analysis
Action taken or
recommended
Casserole Steak
(No. 1499)
Total meat 67%, filler 4%, added water
29%. Public Analyst of opinion this
commodity should be equal in quality to
Stewed Steak and Gravy and contain 75%
total meat. Meat deficiency therefore
10%.
Product of Australia.
For subsequent reference
to Senior Trade Commissioner.
Sausage Rolls
(No. 1532)
Contained 13,1% total meat. Public
Analyst of opinion total meat content
should not be less than 20%.
Letter to producer/
retailer.
Irish Stew
(No 1538)
Contained 27% meat and 73% mixed vege
tables. Public Analyst of opinion
45% meat would be reasonable for this
commodity.
Letter to producers.
Sausage Rolls
(No. 1551)
Contained 15 1% total meat Public
Analyst of opinion total meat content
should be not less than 20%
Letter to producer/
retailer.
BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF CREAM CONFECTIONERY
153 samples of cream fillers were submitted for bacteriological examination during
the year, results being generally satisfactory. Coliform and staph organisms were
sought and, in eight samples faecal coli was found to be present. Staph aureus was
found in four samples All the contamination occurred in isolated samples and follow
up action was taken in each case, followed by satisfactory samples.

The figure of 153 includes two samples of cream cake, submitted for colony count.
FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS