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5. Two milk prosecutions were withdrawn on proof of the
vendor holding a warranty from the farmer. Convictions were
obtained in all other cases. Two samples were sent to
Somerset House; in one, the Borough Analyst's analysis was
confirmed; in the other, the Government Analyst found 2½ per
cent. less added water. The lowest amount of adulteration for
which a conviction was obtained was 5 per cent., the highest,
26 per cent. The fines inflicted varied from 5s. to £5, and
12/6 costs were allowed in each case.
Twelve of the samples of milk were sold as separated milk,
the cans aud the trollies being so labelled. One of these was
found rich in fat for separated milk, and the vendor was shortly
after caught selling by an assistant adulterated milk.
Food Inspection.
6. Inspector Mackie continued to act as special food and
meat inspector ; he was, however, assisted during the latter
part of the year by Inspector Dee. Inspectors Eance, Tedham
and Dee having passed the Food Inspectors' Examination of
the Sanitary Institute in December, were appointed from the
1st January, 1904, to succeed Inspector Mackie as special food
inspectors, acting in rotation.
7. Thirteen seizures of unsound food were made, and 10
lots were surrendered spontaneously by the owners. 15 lots
were butcher's meat, 2 rabbits, 6 fish, 2 fruit. The 13 lots
seized were condemned by a magistrate, two owners were
cautioned, and eight prosecuted ; one was sentenced to three
months' imprisonment, one was fined £20, one £15, and three
£10.
In 1901, there were 8 seizures, and 9 surrenders, and in
1902, 7 seizures and 13 surrenders.
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