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(c) FOOD AND DRUGS (ADULTERATION) ACT, 1928.
Four hundred and seventy-four samples were taken under the
above Act, of which 107 were Milk. These were all submitted to
Dr. Bernard Dyer, the Public Analyst for the Borough. Of the
number 112 were taken formally, 107 of these were certified to
be genuine. Of the 5 non-genuine samples :—
First. Milk : Adulterated with at least 10 per cent. added
water. Summons issued. Warranty plea set up and sustained.
Summons withdrawn.
Second, Whiskey : 38½ deg. under proof. Summoned. Fined
£5 and 10s. 6d. analyst fee.
Third, Herrings in Tomato Sauce : Contaminated with
grains of tin per lb. A letter was sent to the Wholesale firm who
supplied this article, who, upon enquiry, found that the goods had
been in stock over two years. The remainder of these tinned
herrings were withdrawn.
Fourth, Milk : Deficient in fat at least 41 per cent. All the
circumstances of this case were reported to the Public Health Committee,
and a letter of caution was sent to the vendor.
Fifth, Milk : 2 per cent. added water. This vendor was also
cautioned by letter.
Three hundred and sixty-two informal samples were taken, of
which 353 proved to be genuine. Of the non-genuine :—
First, Gin : 39½ deg. under proof, subsequent samples were
satisfactory.
Second, Butter : Mixture of margarine and butter containing
80 per cent. of fat not derived from milk or cream.
Third, All-spice : Consisted not of all-spice but of black
peppercorns (no doubt an accidental substitution).
Fourth, Herrings in Tomato Sauce : See note above.
Fifth, Sweet Spirits of Nitre : Deficient in nitrous ether to
the extent of 30 per cent., probably due to loss in keeping.
Sixth, a sample of Milk from one of the Council's Institutions :
Deficient in fat to the extent of 18 per cent. It was found upon
investigation to be due to non-plunging of bulk supply.