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The samples of milk for analysis were obtained as follows:
Taken on Milk Rounds 216
at Dairies 55
„ at Institutions 38
„ at Local Farms 13
„ at Schools 2
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DETAILS OF NON-GENUINE SAMPLES TAKEN
Article Nature of Adulteration or Deficiency Remarks
Bloater spread Contained 8 ¾ grains of tin per pound instead of a maximum of 2 grains per pound. Stock Withdrawn.
Bread-wholemeal Sample was contaiminated and discoloured by iron in form of particles of rust Investigations showed a small piece of iron rust in the stock of wholemeal flour. It has not been possible to trace the source of this rust either in the Miller's or the Baker's premises.
Ice Cream Contained only 3.4% of fat instead of not less than 5% Manufacturer advised and subsequent sample proved genuine.
Ice Lolly The sample contained m6 parts per million of lead. Referred to Food and drug Authority in Area Ice Lollies already distributed were recovered and destroyed. Further manufacture ceased pending local investigation and until such time as all moulds are either replated or renewed.
Ice Lolly Contained 10 parts per million of lead. All lollies from this batch were withdrawn from sale. The manufacturers have ceased production pending an investigation into the cause of contamination.
Iodine-Tincture of Slightly deficient in potassium iodide. Contained 2.37% w/v of KI instead of a maximum of 2.45% w/v. Stock withdrawn.
Malt with Cod Liver Oil Contained only 1,900 units per ounce of Vitamin A instead of the 2,800 units per ounce claimed on the label. The article was deficient in vitamin A to the extent of 32%. Stock withdrawn-new stock re¬labelled.