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FOOD SAMPLING
During the year under review, 601 formal samples and 779 informal
samples were submitted to the Public Analyst. Of these, 6 and 16
respectively revealed adulteration or other infringements, as
follows:—
Samples
Examined.
Non-genuine
Samples.
Formal. Informal. Formal. Informal.
Milk 140 48 — —
Condensed Milk — 8 — —
Ice Cream 1 26 — 3
Fats 47 25 — —
Cheese and Cheese Spread 9 2 -— —
Non-brewed Condiments etc. 26 15 2 3
Beverages 28 27 — 1
Meat and Fish Preparations 47 94 — 1
Cereals etc. 67 74 — 2
Preserves 19 21 — ' 1
Herbs 9 14 — —
Spices and Condiments 36 29 — —
Spirits, Wines etc. — 28 — —
Soft Drinks — 40 — 2
Pickles and Sauces 21 27 — —
Medicine Preparations. 8 51 — 2
Canned Meat 6 21 — —
Canned Fish 4 46 — —
Canned Fruit 14 36 — —
Canned Vegetables 1 20 — —
Canned Soups 4 7 — —
Dried Fruit 31 11 1 —
Confectionery 29 33 1 —
Table Jellies etc. 16 22 — —
Fruit Juices and Purees 4 9 — —
Energy Food 1 — 1 —
Shredded Suet 5 3 1 —
Cake and Pudding Mixtures 18 21 — 1
Flavouring Essences — 8 — —
Baking Powders etc. 10 13 — —
Totals 601 779 6 16