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FOOD SAMPLING
During the year under review, 807 formal samples and 960
informal samples were submitted to the Public Analyst. Of
these, 16 and 35 respectively revealed adulteration or other
infringements, as follows
samples
Examined.
Non-genuine
Samples
Formal Informal Formal Informal
Milk 204 54 - 1
Condensed Milk - 13 -
Ice Cream - 27 - 2
Fats, cheese, etc.56 26 -
Meat and Fish preparations .. 89 143 2 6
Cake Mixtures, etc. 67 83 1 3
Cereal preparations 59 76 2 4
Vinegars and Non-Brewed Condiments
35 43 3 -
Herbs 38 49 2 -
Spices and Condiments 63 71 2 4
Pickles, Sauces, etc. 29 53 - -
Jams and Preserves 13 8 - 1
Wines, Spirits and Ales - 64 - -
Soft Drinks - 35 - 2
Drugs and Medicine preparations 47 87 4 6
Canned Fruit 17 13 - 2
Dried Fruit 14 33 - -
Canned Vegetables 13 17 - 3
Custard Powders, Jellies, etc. 29 33 - 1
Confectionery 23 19 - -
Miscellaneous 11 13 - -
Totals 807 960 16 35
SPANISH GRAPES.
On the 20th October, 1952, information was received from
H.M. Customs, Grande Vitesse Depot, that 22,000 trays of
Spanish Grapes had been imported, and some were coated with a
white powder. Distribution of the majority had already taken
place, but a check sample was taken and the Public Analyst
reported on the 23rd October, 1952, as follows:—
I. Grapes with adhering loose dust.
Arsenic—2 parts per million. Lead 16 parts per million.
II. After thorough brushing to remove all loose dust, a
film of adhering dust remaining.
Arsenic 1 part per million. Lead 9 parts per million.
III. After washing with dilute acid and water.
Arsenic—nil. Lead 6 parts per million.
Immediate representations were made to the Importers,
Ministry of Health, Ministry of Food, and Spanish Embassy.
The grapes came from Almeira and the particular area concerned
was Dallas. As a result of our representations grapes
from the Dallas area were stopped at the Spanish frontier. One
truck escaped this 'stop,' and on arrival in this country it was
re-exported.