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Public Analyst's Annual Report.
During the year 1,175 samples were submitted by the Inspectors of the Department
for examination under the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts, consisting of
665 Milks, 59 Butters, 54 Margarines, 2 Lards, 25 Drippings, 2 Cheeses, 1 Beef Suet,
22 Cocoas, 63 Coffees, 17 Mustards, 80 Peppers, 18 Vinegars, 1 Flour, 4 Oatmeals,
4 Rices, 1 Ground Almonds, 1 Jam, 1 Baking Powder, 5 Beers, 1 Brandy, 11 Gins,
8 Rums, 119 Whiskies, 1 Liquorice Powder.
70 samples or 6-0 per cent. were found to be adulterated. These consisted
of 57 Milks, 7 Butters, 1 Margarine, 1 Dripping, 1 Beef Suet, 1 Mustard, 2 Whiskies.
Proceedings were taken in 38 cases.
The total fines secured on the prosecutions were £35.
Total costs allowed £63 13s.
The average fine on the prosecutions was 18s. 5d.
In addition there were 6 prosecutions under the Margarine Acts resulting in
£5 fines and £8 18s. costs, and 1 prosecution under the Milk and Cream Regulations
resulting in £50 fine and £3 3s. costs.
Sunday Samples.
83 samples were purchased on 15 Sundays during the year, consisting of:—
69 Milks, 2 Butters, 1 Margarine, 4 Coffees, 6 Peppers, 1 Drug. 3 Milks were
adulterated and 1 prosecution resulted.
Preservatives.
All samples of Milk and Butter were tested for preservatives. 2 samples of
Milk contained a Boron preservative, and in one case proceedings were taken under
the Milk and Cream Regulations in respect of this. 8 samples of Butter contained
small quantities of Boron preservative.
Unofficial Samples.
The number of unofficial samples analysed during the year was 68:—15 milks,
2..condensed milks, 10 butters, 2 margarines, 4 cheeses, 2 flours, 4 sugars, 3 cakes,
1 baking powder, 5 chocolates, 1 lemonade, 1 vinegar, 1 sausage, 2 acetic acids,
3..disinfectants, 2 lubricating oils, 4 spirits, and 6 rag flocks.