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In the other adulterated case (17 per cent. Chicory) no
action was taken, the article being served in a printed marked
wrapper.
Two samples were purchased as French Coffee, and in these
cases no summonses were applied for, although the Analyst
declared them to contain, respectively, Chicory 66 and 40 per
cent, (not in adulteration).
(e) Other Groceries.
25 samples of Mustard, 35 of Pepper, 3 of Demarara
Sugar; but none were declared by the Analyst to be adulterated.
(/) Drugs.
3 samples were taken, and of these 1 (i.e., 33.3 per cent.)
was declared by the Analyst to be adulterated, viz., Decoctum
Aloes Co. being deficient in Alcohol to the extent of 64 per
cent. A summons was taken out, but withdrawn on a legal
technicality, i.e., the Analyst's certificate being irregular.
(g) Other Articles-
26 samples of Lard, 5 Vinegar (1 malt), 3 Oatmeal, 2 Pea
Flour, 1 Wheaten Flour, 3 Ground Rice, I Bread, and 1
Sweetmeats were taken, but not one was declared by the
Anaylst to be aduterated; whilst, in addition, 42 samples ot
German Sausage (30 adulterated), 5 Brawn (1 adulterated),
and 2 Pork Sausages (1 adulterated) were also taken.
The Samples of Sausage and Brawn were declared by the
Analyst to be adulterated as follows :—
Brawn (1)—3 grs. Crys. Boric Acid per lb.;
Pork Sausage (1)—14 grs. Crys. Boric Acid per lb. ;
German Sausage (30) 1½, 1½, 1½, l½, 1½, 2½, 2½, 3½, 4, 4,
5½, 6, 6, 8, 8½, 10, 10, 11, 13, 16, 16½, 18, 18½, 19. 20,