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Duplicity of sampling by local authorities is difficult to control,
but fortunately as far as this area is concerned, consultations are
held at regular intervals with the adjoining authorities, where information
on sampling is exchanged and duplication is therefore reduced
to a minimum.
As will be seen from Table 13, a wide variety of foods were
sampled during the year.
The number of samples reported as being unsatisfactory was
rather high in comparison with previous years, as already stated
thirteen of these arose as the result of complaints, which were made
to the department by members of the public and ten other samples
were considered to be unsatisfactory as they were incorrectly
labelled.
The following comments are made regarding the unsatisfactory
samples:—
Bread
Three samples of bread were submitted to the public
analysts following complaints that they contained foreign
mailer.
In all cases the foreign bodies, although objectionable,
proved not to be harmful.
Each case was taken up with the manufacturers with
satisfactory results.
Bread Rolls
Five bread rolls were submitted for analysis following the
discovery of blackish pellets embedded in the bread. It was
confirmed that these pellets were in fact rodent excreta.
f he matter was reported to the Public Health Committee
who authorised legal proceedings against the manufacturers.
Unfortunately the manufacturer went out of business before
the summons could be served and the case was not proceeded
with.
Beef Milano
The meat content of this sample was only 18 per cent., the
analyst was of the opinion that a canned meat product of this
description should contain at least 35 per cent. meat.
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