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Custard Powder 4 (Informal)
Castor Oil 4 (Informal)
Malt Vinegar 3
Cake 3
Sherry 3 (1 Informal)
Brawn 3 (Informal)
Camphorated Oil 3 (Informal)
Liquid Paraffin 3 (Informal)
Ground Rice 2
Marmalade 2
Grd. Ginger 2 (Informal)
Minced Beef 1
Boiled Ham 1
Wine 1
Chicory & Coffee 1
Cheese-flavoured
Sandwich
Biscuits 1
Lard 1
Corned Beef 1
Artificial Cream 1
Of the 44 samples of sausages taken, 5 informal samples were certified to
contain sulphur dioxide ranging from 150 to 260 parts per million.
Formal samples were taken from the same sources, but in each case the
preservatives were declared.
One informal sample was certified to contain an added Boron preservative
together with sulphur dioxide 190 parts per million. A formal sample
was taken and was certified to contain an added Boron preservative amounting
to 329 grains per lb. and sulphur dioxide 100 parts per million.
Legal proceedings were instituted in this case, and costs amounting to
£4 4s. Od. were imposed.
Of the 25 samples of jam taken, one informal sample was certified to
contain sulphur dioxide 40 parts per million in excess of the maximum
allowed. A formal sample was taken from the same source and this was
certified to contain sulphur dioxide 80 parts per million in excess of the maximum
allowed. Legal proceedings were instituted in this case, and costs
amounting to £3 3s. were imposed.
Of the 20 informal samples of sardines taken, one sample was certified to
contain 2 45 grains of tin per lb. A formal sample was taken from the same
source and this was certified to contain 315 grains of tin per lb. Legal proceedings
were instituted in this case. The defendant successfully pleaded a
warranty, and the case was dismissed.
Of the 9 informal boracic ointments taken, one was certified to be deficient
in boric acid to the extent of 10 per cent. A formal sample was taken
from the same source and was certified to be genuine.
An informal sample of sherry was taken, and was certified to be deficient
in ethyl hydroxide (alcohol) to the extent of 10 4 per cent. Two formal
samples of sherry were taken from the same source and one was certified to
be deficient in ethyl hydroxide to the extent of 9 7 per cent. Legal proceedings
were instituted in the case. The case was dismissed with costs against
the Council. Since the end of the year under review, an appeal to the High
Court against the Magistrate's decision has been upheld with result that the
defendant was fined £2, and ordered to pay £5 5s. Od. costs.