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7 samples of imported dried fruits were free from preservative.
These samples consisted of:—Sultanas 2, Raisins 1, Currants 1, Prunes 1
and Muscatels 2.
11 samples of imported dried fruits contained preservative. These
samples consisted of:—Apricots 2, Peaches 1, Pears 1, containing 1,090,
1,105, 1,970 and 1,120 parts sulphur dioxide per million respectively.
(Apricots, Peaches and Pears are allowed to contain not more than 2,000
parts sulphur dioxide per million) and Raisins 7 samples containing 50,
360, 745, 245, 240, 510 and 610 parts sulphur dioxide per million respectively.
(Raisins and sultanas may contain not more than 750 parts
sulphur dioxide per million).
7 samples consisted of:—Formalin, Condensed Milk, Water, Disinfecting
Fluid, Caramels, Ointment and Butter.
These samples do not require any comment.
Other samples analysed were:—
Two samples of Lemonade and 1 sample of Sugar said to have
produced ill-effects were free from harmful ingredients or impurities.
One sample of Pills suspected of containing lead compounds
contained harmless ingredients, but the pills were covered with a
talc coating weighing 45 per cent. of the weight of the pill.
One sample of Chocolates were found to be unfit for human consumption.
The vendor was fined £10 with £2 2s. costs.
Two samples of Sugar were contaminated with urine.
One sample of Butter contained 60 per cent. of margarine.
In one case where it was suspected that wine was being made from
grapes, a sample of the product was obtained. The liquid consisted of
Wine Vinegar containing 6.1 per cent. of acetic acid.
Borough Engineer.—II samples of Carbolic Powder were examined, of
these 10 complied with the requirements of the specification and one was
unsatisfactory. The specification states that "carbolic powder must contain
not less than 15 per cent. of tar acids calculated as cresylic acid, the base to
consist of siliceous or other inert matter." During the period that these
examinations have been made, the following unsatisfactory powders have
been condemned: (1) Chalk containing 4 per cent. of tar acids, (2) Flue dust
mixed with wood tar creosote containing 9 per cent. of acidic oils of doubtful
disinfectant value, and (3) Spent gas lime containing 9 per cent. of
naphthalene.