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SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACT.
One hundred and forty-four samples were examined during
the year, viz.: 21 of Flour, 12 of Mustard, 18 of Pepper, 1 of
Sweetmeats, 56 of Milk, 18 of Butter, 3 of Ice Cream, 2 of
Whisky, 6 of Oatmeal, 1 of Cocoa, 3 of Porter, 2 of Coffee, and
1 of Cornflour.
Of these one sample of Mustard was found to be adulterated
with a small quantity of Wheat Flour and coloured
with Turmeric. Thirteen samples of Milk were adulterated
with water varying in quantity from six to twenty-five per
cent., the prosecution of the vendors resulting in fines of from
five to fifty shillings; one sample was deficient in cream to the
extent of thirty per cent. and the seller was fined forty shillings
and costs. Of the Butters five were found to be adulterated
with varying proportions of foreign fat, and the vendors were
fined on prosecution in sums of from five shillings to ten pounds.
The Ice Creams were found to consist of harmless ingredients
but bore evidence of gross want of cleanliness in their preparation
and storage. One Whisky was found to be adulterated
with 1.48 per cent. of Water. The samples of Flour, Pepper,
Sweetmeats, Oatmeal, Cocoa, Porter, Coffee and Cornflour were
found to be unadulterated.
The Inspectors have performed their duties to my satisfaction
and I have to express my thanks to them for the manner in
which at all times they have assisted me in carrying out the
duties of my office.
I have the honour to remain,
Gentlemen,
Your most obedient Servant,
G. A. ROGERS,
Medical Officer of Health and
Public Analyst.
Board's Offices
White Horse Street.
April 12 th, 1897.