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Adverse reports were received on 20 samples, including 15
milk samples, and the following is a summary of the action taken
in respect thereof.
Canned Cherries in Syrup.
(1) A sample was submitted to chemical and bacteriological
examination in response to complaints made by the retailer.
The reports indicated contamination with sulphuretted hydrogen
and sulphides of iron, and the Public Analyst submitted that
the condition of the fruit was such as to render it unfit for human
consumption.
In view of this report the shopkeeper surrendered his remaining
stock for destruction, and as the product was of Italian
origin imported into this Country, particulars were submitted to
the Food Hygiene Division of the Ministry of Food.
(2) This sample was submitted to chemical and bacteriological
examination as a result of a routine inspection at a fruiterer's
shop in the District.
It was noted that the tins were unlabelled and a high percentage
appeared to be in a blown condition. The Public Analyst
reported that the fruit was contaminated with metals and possessed
a metallic taste. He indicated that the amount of iron found in
solution was sufficient to account for a " hydrogen swell," and the
condition of the can was consistent with this.
Although the contents of the can were not injurious to health,
the Public Analyst submitted that the strong metallic taste and the
appearance of the cans would be likely to give rise to complaint
if the article were sold direct to the public.
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