Hon. James W. Helme, Dairy and Food Commissioner, Lansing, Mich. : Dear Sir: I herewith beg to report on the work of the laboratory Division of the Department for the fiscal year ending June 30th, 1916. During this period we examined a total of 1,749 samples, 1,304 of which consisted of foods, beverages and miscellaneous articles, while 445 were drug samples which are further reported on by the drug analyst in another portion of this report. Of the 1,304 foods, beverages, etc., 264 were found to be adulterated, misbranded or formed the part of an illegal sale. The attached compilation gives in detail the reason for a condemnation of these 264 samples. REPORT ON SAMPLES. No. 35568, I-619. BEANS. One quart of beans purchased from H. G. Lewis, Jackson. Short measure in that they were measured in a liquid measure. No. 35580, I-620. One quart of beans purchased from Murray Bros., Jackson. Short measure in that they were measured in a liquid quart measure. BEEF. No. 36040, L-85. Sample of beef procured from Kelly & Co., Bay City. Sample consisted wholly or in part of an infected and tainted animal substance. BERRY BOXES. No. 35360, I-566. Berry boxes procured from S. M. Sharp, Hartford. Bad condition in that they are covered with mold, fruit juice, dirt and seeds. No. 35361, I-567. Berry boxes procured from W. M. Traver & Co., Hartford. Bad condition in that they are covered with dust, dirt, fruit juice, spoiled berries and mold. No. 35362, I-568. Berry boxes procured from Fruit Belt Canning Co., Watervliet. Bad condition in that they are covered with mold, dirt, spoiled berries and fruit juce. No. 35363, I-569. Berry boxes procured from Friday Bros. Canning Company, Coloma. Bad condition in that they are covered with mold, dirt, dried berries and fruit juice. BUTTER. No. 35555, F-279. Sample of butter purchased from H. C. Van Osdale, Benton Harbor. Product is renovated butter. Package not stamped. No. 35611, I-633. Sample of "butter" purchased from The Pure Food Specialties Co., Jackson. Product is oleomargarine. No. 35972, I-650. Sample of butter procured from Ford's Lunch, 73 Grand River Ave., Detroit. Sample is renovated butter. No sign displayed. No. 36046, L-87. Sample of process butter procured from Herman Rapp, Bay City. Sample is renovated butter. No sign displayed. No. 38407, G-1257. Sample of "butter" procured from the Sherman Hotel, Escanaba, Mrs. J. Curran. Product is oleomargarine. No sign displayed. No. 38483, R-100. Sample of "butter" procured from W. J. Klees, 2935 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Product is oleomargarine artificially colored. No. 38484, R-102. Sample of "butter" procured from W. J. Klees, 2935 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Product is oleomargarine artificially colored. |