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Fruit—
Fresh—Tomatoes 131 boxes
Plums 1 bushel
Apples 2 bushels
Pears 1 bushel
Dry—Figs 28 lbs.
Miscellaneous—
Butter 93 lbs.
Cheese 6 lbs.
Eggs (pickled) 591
Nuts (Barcelona) 28 lbs.
C.—SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.
The total number of samples taken under these Acts was 1,030.
Of this number 24 were reported by the analyst as being below standard or not
of the nature, substance and quality demanded by the purchaser. This gives a
jStercentage of adulteration of 2'3 per cent., which is slightly above that for 1919,
when it was 2'0.
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 16, and that the fines and costs recovered amounted to
£112 2s. Od.
In no prosecution for adulteration of milk was the warranty defence raised.
In 1 case proceedings were instituted for an offence against the Acts other than
selling adulterated articles. Action in this case (Sample No. 75) was taken for
selling margarine in a plain wrapper and exposing unlabelled margarine for sale,
contrary to the provisions of the Margarine Act, 1887, and a fine of £l0 with
£2 2s. Od. cost was imposed in each case.
The following Tables and Report from the Public Analyst give full information
with regard to samples submitted to and examined by him: