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36.
UNSOUND FOOD.
During "the year 1951, 2,542 certificates were issued in respect of
food unfit for human consumption, which included the following
Meat 1171 tins, 17 cwt. 1 qtr. 14-lb; Ham 17804 tins; Bacon 6 tons
15 cwt. 2 qtr. 26-lb; Pigs' Offal 16 cwt; Calves' Heads 8;
Sweetbreads 60-lb; Liver 117-lb; Fish 165560 tins, 88-lb;
Poultry 57 tins, 3 cwt. 1 qtr. 7-lb; Rabbits 188-lb; Soup 212 tins,
60 pkts; Potatoes 5 cwt; Vegetables 1384 tins; Peas 17 cwt. 17-lb;
Vegetable Fat 3 cwt; Preserves 206 tins; Mincemeat 4669 tins;
Cereals, Flour, etc., 3 tons 4 cwt. 13-lb, 3046 pkts; Dried
Fruit 11 cwt, 3 qtr. 23-lb; Dates 264 pkts; Fig Paste 7 tons 12 cwt.
3 qtr. 17-lb; Salad Cream 674 jars; Sauce 4 bottles; Pickles 31 jars;
French Mustard 48 jars; Gravy Powder 515 pkts; Arrowroot 34-lb;
Cheese 1175 boxes, 48-lb; Milk 297 tins; Cocoa 16 tins; Tea 11¾ lb;
Soft Drink Powder 288 pkts; Baby Food 130 tins; Custard Powder
97 pkts; Whipping Compound 1 gallon, 40 cartons; Biscuits 7 cwt.
2 qtr. 3-lb, 84 pkts; Swiss Rolls 20; Table Jelly 101 pkts;
Cokernut 8 pkts; Sandwich & Chocolate Spread 571 cartons; Peanut
Batter 87 jars; Fish Paste 26 tins; Butter 2½-lb; Margarine 3½-lb;
Chocolate 2-lb; Chocolate Easter Eggs 5; Bioarbonate of Soda 6 tins;
Salt 36 pkts.
DISPOSAL OF UNSOUND FOOD.
In order to prevent waste where possible, most of this unsound food
was forwarded to dealers appointed by the Ministry of Food for reconditioning
or other purposes.
PRESERVATIVES IN FOOD REGULATIONS.
All articles taken were in accordance with the Regulations.
PHARMACY AND POISONS ACT, 1933.
36 Licences were granted during the year. 68 Inspections and visits
were made, and general observation was kept of stalls and shops for
unauthorised sellers, but no infringements were reported.
PHARMACY AND MEDICINES ACT, 1941.
Throughout the year a vigilant watch was kept for contraventions of
the Act but none were observed.