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New Zealand Cheese
Thirteen crates of New Zealand cheese, contaminated by river
water, were detained and later released for processing.
New Zealand Unsalted Butter and Australian Butter.
4 x 56 lbs cartons and 2 x 56 lbs cartons respectively were
found on examination to be mould infected. They were detained and
ultimately released to be refined for confectionery purposes.
New Zealand Butter
1 x 56 lbs carton of New Zealand butter, contaminated by river
water, was detained, and later released for trimming.
MERCHANDISE MARKS ACT, 1926
At the time of inspection of foodstuffs on importation, and in
shops and on street stalls, attention has been given to the requirements
relating to Indication of Origin. The products to which the
Act applies, have been satisfactorily marked. These are as follows
Fresh Apples Bacon and Ham
Currants Poultry
Sultanas Meat
Raisins Margarine
Eggs in shell Malt products
Dried eggs Frozen or chilled Salmon and Sea Trout
Oat products Butter
Raw tomatoes Honey
UNSOUND FOOD
During the year 149 tons 16 cwts. 3 qtrs 2 lbs. of food examined
at wharves, warehouses and shops were found unfit for human consumption
and disposed of as follows