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Fish—
Wet—Skate 64 stone
Plaice 5 boxes
Herrings 1 box
Roe 5 boxes
Cat Fish 2 boxes
Cod 3 boxes
Fillets 10 boxes
Dry—Kippers 18 boxes
Haddocks 1 box
Lemon Soles 1 box
Mackerel 1 box
Shell Fish—
Mussels 1 sack
Whelks 2 sacks
Fruit—
Bananas ¾ crate
Pineapples (Tinned) 4 cases
Apricots (Tinned) 2 cases
Apples 2 barrels
Pears 3 baskets
Strawberries 6 baskets
Miscellaneous—
Cream 271 tins
Roquefort Cheeses 24
C —SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.
The total number of samples taken under these Acts was 1,103.
Of this number 9 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 0 8 per cent., which is the same as the figure for
1925.
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. Reference
has already been made to the cases (2) in which prosecutions were instituted.
The following Tables and Report from the Public Analyst, Mr. J. F. F.
Rowland, give full information with regard to samples submitted to and examined
by him:—