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Other samples examined during the year were as follows:-
FERTILISERS & FEEDING STUFFS ACT. Twenty three samples of Fertilisers were examined,
ten of which were unsatisfactory.
Nineteen samples of Feeding Stuffs were examined, ten of which were unsatisfactory.
PHARMACY & POISONS ACT* Five samples were examined,all of which were satisfactory.
RAG FLOCK ACT. Five samples were examined, one of which was unsatisfactory.
FOR THE PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
French Chalk Substitute
Cake Extender
Dusmo
Cakes
1 Milk
2 Flours
1 Chalk
4 Soapless Detergents
FOR THE BOROUGH ENGINEER'S DEPARTMENT.
3 Sewer Solids
2 Paints
ACTION TAKEN ON ADULTERATED SAMPLES.
OFFICIAL
Milk. 3.3% deficient in fat. Letter of caution sent; subsequent samples
proved satisfactory.
Mixed Cut Peel. Contained 200 parts excess of sulphur dioxide. Prosecution followed.
This Authority being reasonably satisfied that the offence was
due to the act or default of the previous seller, the retailer was
passed over, and proceedings instituted against- the supplier, who
summoned her supplier, who in turn summoned their suppliers.

Shredded Suet.
2.5% of Fat below the permitted limit.
Letter of caution sent.
0.3% excessive water. Letter of caution sent.
0.2% excessive water. Letter of caution sent.
0.5% excessive water. Letter of caution sent.
Subsequent sample proved satisfactory.
12
Butter.
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