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23
Fish-
Wet—Miscellaneous 8 cwts. 1 qtr.
Dry—Kippers 7 boxes
Winkles 1 bag
Crabs 2 barrels
Prawns 22
Canned Foods—
Corned Beef 12 lbs.
Salmon 9 tins
Crabs 34 tins
Fruit 30 tins
Milk 6,858 tins
Fruit—
Apples 10 barrels
Grapes 9 boxes
Pears 10 baskets
Miscellaneous—
Eggs 1440
Mustard Ketchup 14 cases
Pickles 39 cases
Chestnut 2 bags
Ducks 1 box
C.—SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.
The total number of samples taken under these Acts was 1,130.
Of this number 27 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 2'3 per cent., the same as for the year 1920.
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.
Prosecutions in respect of adulteration of food numbered 20, the fines and
costs recovered amounting to £\12 8s. 6d. In no prosecution for adulteration of
milk was the warranty defence raised.
In no case were proceedings instituted for an oftence against the Acts other than
selling adulterated articles.
The following Tables and Report from the Public Analyst, Mr. J. F. F. Rowland,
who was appointed successor to the late Dr. Wynter Blyth in April, 1921, give full
information with regard to samples submitted to and examined by him: