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Imported Hams.
Imported Hams were examined from time to time, and it was found
that in accordance with a trade custom they were cut so as to exclude the
Lymphatic Glands.
10,827 Hams were inspected, and only 11.4 per cent. had glands
visible.
Beef Offal.
A consignment of Beef Offal from New Zealand was received without
an official certificate. This parcel was dealt with under the regulations.
Grape Fruit.
Grape Fruit imported from South America was found to be affected
with a disease of the skin known in the trade as "Pink Eye." Once the
fruit is attacked the disease quickly develops and renders the fruit unfit.
Some cases were destroyed on this account.
Tomatoes from South America.
An experimental consignment of Tomatoes from South America were
received. They were found to be unsound owing to moulds.
Public Health (Preservatives in Food) Regulations, 1925.
Samples under these Regulations were taken during the year on the
Wharves and submitted to the Borough Analyst.
Butter (Russia)
Tinned Tomato Paste (Russia)
Tinned Tomato Puree (Russia)
Tinned Crab—2 samples (Russia)
Tinned Salmon—2 samples (Russia)
Tinned Sild—2 samples (Norway)
Glycerine Egg Yolk
Genuine.
Free from Lead.
Free from boracic preservatives.
Mushroom Powder
Capers (Russia)
Tinned Tongue
Canned Crab—3 samples (Japan)
Canned Tomatoes—2 samples (Spain)
Canned Peeled Tomatoes
Canned Tomato Paste (Russia)
Lead 9 parts per million.
Lead less than 5 parts per
million.
Lead 10 parts per million.
Free from lead.
Free from lead.
0.8 gr. of tin per pound.
0.5 gr. of tin per pound