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The following nine samples (2.8%)—were reported as adulterated
or irregular:—
Milk—No. 88.
Very slight deficiency in milk solids other than milk fat and very
slight variation of the freezing point. Warning given.
V.O. Geneva Gin (Bols)—No. 99.
(Informal).
Sample was not gin and not drinkable as a beverage. An endeavour
made to procure a formal sample without success.
( "Tevs"—No. 125.
Sample reported to be deteriorated tablets or cachous due to
long storage. Warning given.
Milks—Nos. 144, 146, 147, 148.
The above samples with four others which were satisfactory, were
taken from a supply of milk produced at a local farm, after information
had been received from a neighbouring authority. Taken in course of
delivery, they were certified respectively to be 12%, 6%, 9% and 11%
deficient in milk fat.
The vendor gave notice under the 3rd Schedule of the Act, requiring
samples to be taken from a corresponding milking of the cows.
Six such samples were procured from the cows and four were certified
to be deficient in milk fat, and one of them slightly deficient in milk
solids. The matter was taken up by the Ministry of Agriculture and
no further action was taken by this authority.
Vinegar (Non-brewed)—No. 231.
This sample contained 3.9% of acetic acid against the accepted
standard of 4%. A warning was given.
Plum Jam—No. 307.
This sample contained 68% of soluble solids against the accepted
68½% standard. A warning was given.
Foreign Matter in Food.
Complaints were received with regard to the undermentioned
foreign matter found in food:—
Piece of wall tile in a loaf of bread.
Glass in a bun.
Screw in a loaf of bread.
Glass in jam.
Grease in a loaf of bread.
String in a loaf of bread.
Wood splinter in a loaf of bread.
Safety pin in margarine.
Cigarette end in loaf of bread.
Maggot in milk.
Beetles in chocolate table cream.
Mineral Oil sold for cooking fat.
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