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Sampling.
922 samples (373 formal, 549 informal) were submitted to the Public Analyst
for examination. Of these, 28 (or 3.04 per cent.) were adulterated as shown in the
following summary :—
Formal Informal
*
Milk 1 *Glycerine, Lemon & Honey 1
*Lemon Butter 1 Milk 5
Lemon Curd 2 Bread 4
Meat Extract (Canned) 1
Tomato Soup (Canned) 1
Beef Sausages 1
* Lemon Butter 1
Mince Tart 1
Meat Pie 1
Whipping Compound 1
Apple Turnover 1
Toffee 1
Jelly Crystals 1
Codeine Phosphate Tablets 1
Lobelline Lozenges 1
Pearl Barley 1
Glace Cherries 1
Totals 4 24
* Incorrect or Misleading Label.
Meat and Other Foods.
The Metropolitan Cattle Market, which is owned by the Corporation of the
City of London, is under the control of the Ministry of Food. No visits by Officers
of this Department were therefore necessary for the purpose of inspecting home
killed or imported meat.
In accordance with the requirements of the Public Health (Meat) Regulations,
1924/52, 166 notices were received during the year in respect of the intended
slaughter of horses for human consumption Details of action taken are as
follows :—
Number of horses slaughtered 213
Number of carcasses inspected 213
Weight of horse-flesh condemned 30 lbs.
Description of horse-flesh condemned liver
Twelve of the above carcasses were exported to Holland.
Slaughter of Animals Act, 1933.
Slaughtermen's Licences.
During the year 1 new licence was issued, making a total of 25 in force.