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Outwork
Number of out-workers in August list required by Sect. 110 (1) (c): —
Wearing apparel—Making, etc. 53
The making of boxes or other receptacles or parts thereof
made wholly or partially of paper 5
Household linens and furnishings 2
Total 60
Inspection of Foods, etc.
Meat shops (including visits to Ministry of Food Depot) 100
Dairies 4
Bakehouses and Bakers Shops 36
Ice Cream premises 122
Fishmongers and poulterers 48
Greengrocers and fruiterers 3
Grocers and wholesale grocers 99
Restaurants, cafes, etc. 52
Fishfryers 5
Other premises -
SECTION E. FOOD AND DRUGS ACT
During the year 1948 one hundred and nineteen samples of foods were
obtained or purchased and submitted to the Public Analyst. It is pleasing
to note that only three of the articles of food sampled were below the
required standard. Two of these three samples were from two different
shops served by the same vendor and one can only presume (owing to the
similar degree of deficiency of 7 per cent.) that he was endeavouring to make
meat allowed for manufacturing last as long as possible.
In no case was adulteration noticed in any of the rationed foods sampled.
The following are some notes of samples which were adversely reported
upon by the Public Analysts.
MILK
Sample No. 23 was a specimen of milk handed in at the Public Health
Department by the householder who complained that the milk left a very
dry feeling in the mouth. When a visit was made at the house, this complaint
was substantiated by other occupants, but from casual taste this was not
noticed. The specimen was submitted to the Public Analyst, who reported
as follows:—
This sample was in an acid (sour) condition when received.
Analysis yielded the following figures:—
Total Milk Solids 10.38 per cent.
Including
Milk Fat 1.95 per cent.
Milk Solids other than Milk Fat 8.43 per cent.
Mineral Matter (Ash) 0.74 per cent.
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