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been purchased and submitted to the Public Analyst for analyses. Seven
on analysis were found to be adulterated—three only sufficiently to
require the vendor to be cautioned by the Public Health and Housing
Committee, whilst in the cases of the remaining four, summonses were
issued against the vendors. Particulars of adulterated samples and
results of proceedings are appended.
Butter.—Containing at least 3.2 per cent. excess of water. Vendor
ordered by Magistrate to pay costs, 23s., as he relied on
warranty, though warranty was not given notice of within the
statutory seven days before the hearing.
Butter.—Adulterated with 88 4 per cent. of foreign fat and containing
0.18 per cent. of boric acid. Vendor fined £14 and 23s. costs.
Margarine.—Containing 1 per cent. of excessive water. Vendor
cautioned.
Milk.— Milk deficient in solids not fat to the extent of 11.7 per cent.
Vendor fined 1s. and 23s. costs.
Butter.—Adulterated with 86.1 per cent. of foreign fat and 0.25 boric
acid. Vendor fined £5 and 23s. costs.
Milk.—Milk deficient in solids not fat to the extent of 5.8 per cent.
Vendor cautioned.
Butter.—Contained an excess of water to extent of 1.4 per cent. Vendor
cautioned.