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A case of mould in a loaf was the subject of proceedings
taken against the vendor, who exercised her right in claiming
warranty against the manufacturers. The case, however,
was dismissed.
Cream Cheese.
A carton of cream cheese brought into the office for
examination was ascertained to have been in the possession
of the purchaser for longer than the usual keeping time. The
process of natural decomposition was well advanced and no
further action possible.
Currants.
A bag of currants was ascertained to be infested with
the larvae of the cocoa moth. The rest of the consignment
was examined, found free of infestation and passed as fit
for human consumption.
Chocolate Watches.
Advice was sought by a shopkeeper regarding the alleged
unpalatability of a quantity of chocolate watches. Upon
examination they were found to be rancid and the stock
was subsequently withdrawn from sale.
Meat Extract.
At the request of a local grocer, two bottles of meat
extract were forwarded to the Analyst for examination. The
samples were stated to be free from harmful organisms but
were very old stock. The grocer was notified accordingly
and the whole consignment was withdrawn from sale.
Condensed Milk.
Submission of cans of condensed, milk to the Analyst
after complaints were made elucidated the fact that no harmful
organisms were present but that the cans came from
very old stock. Apart from other consideration the milk
was regarded to be unpalatable and unsaleable, and was
consequently withdrawn from sale.
Meat and Other Foods.
The following articles were found during the year to be
unfit for human consumption :—
Beef 399 lbs. Cooked Ham 105½ lbs.
Pigs liver 28 lbs. Tinned Luncheon
Lambs liver 648 lbs. Meat 75 lbs.
Fish 80 lbs. Corned Beef 195 lbs.
The bulk of the food condemned was unfit for salvage
and had to be destroyed, but where possible, it is the practice
to use condemned food for animal feeding.
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