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21
Fruit—
Pears 16 boxes
Bananas 16 halves
Grapes 8¾ lbs.
Oranges ¾case
Miscellaneous— (Tinned Goods, etc.)
Hams 17
Ox Tongues 8
Lunch Tongues 16
Spiced Beef 81
Beef & Tongue 22
Pork & Stuffing 36
Chicken and Ham Roll 11
Beef Corned 31
Meat Paste 23
Crab 55
Herrings 10
Cream 59
Condensed Milk 76
Grape Fruit 6
C.—SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.
The total number of samples taken under these Acts was 1,070.
Of this number 10 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 0.9 per cent., the figure for 1926 being 0.8 per
cent.
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 (7) 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:—