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One tin of salmon (E— brand):—
The contents of this tin are seen to be free from living
organisms.
One tin of salmon (E— brand):—
This tin appeared to be slightly distended with gas,
but no living organisms were found in its contents.
One tin of salmon (F— brand) :—
The contents of this tin are free from living organisms
of any kind, There are seen to be considerable
numbers of dead organisms, however, which suggest
that the fish had undergone slight decomposition
before being tinned and sterilised.
One tin of sardines (G— brand):-
This tin appeared to be slightly distended with gas,
but no living organisms were detached in its contents.
Other samples of food were purchased as test samples,
comprising ham and tongue, bloater paste, beef loaf, ham and
chicken, chicken, ham and tongue, and salmon and shrimp
paste. Six of these contained preservatives in the form of
boracic acid. The contents were otherwise satisfactory.
So far this report deals with preserved foods, and the
details stated above show the necessity for systematic inspection.
Other Foods.-With regard to meat, fruit and vegetables
sold in their natural condition, occasional inspection only has
been made. From personal observations one is led to believe
that particularly in the poorer districts a more systematic
inspection of the food offered for sale is needed. How this is to
be carried into effect is a question which requires much careful
consideration. I may say at once that the inspection of meat
and other foods is surrounded with many difficulties and