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Unsound and Diseased Food Seized During the Year 1919.
Eggs 102
Food Premises.—The points of importance in relation to food premises generally,
i.e., slaughterhouses, bakehouses, etc., have already been defined and here it is
unnecessary to say more than that during the year these places were kept under
regular supervision. Numerous visits were paid and inspections both of the
premises and contents carried out.
C.—SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.
The total number of samples taken under these Acts was 700.
Of this number 14 were reported by the analyst as being below standard or not
of the nature, substance and quality demanded by the purchaser. This gives a
percentage of adulteration of 2.0 per cent., which is slightly below that for 1918,
when it was 2.6.
The method adopted in connection with the taking of samples was similar to
that followed in previous years and described in former reports.
The majority were "formal" samples, and in carrying out the sampling, the
inspector was almost invariably assisted by an agent.
The bulk of the samples taken were of milk and dairy produce.
The Public Analyst's Report, which is included in this report, contains a
considerable amount of information with regard to the materials sampled, and there
is little necessity for much to be said here.
It may be mentioned, however, that the prosecutions in respect of adulteration
of food numbered 12, and that the fines and costs recovered amounted to £74 2s. 6d.
The warranty defence was raised in no prosecution for adulteration of milk.
In 6 cases proceedings were instituted for an offence against the Acts other than
selling adulterated articles, as follows:—

The following Tables and Report from the Public Analyst give full information
with regard to samples submitted to and examined by him: