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Press, Volume LX, Issue 17984, 30 January 1924, Page 13

Numerous cases of ptomaine poisoning have prompted wide canvassing of tho probable causes (writes the Sydney correspondent of tho Melbourne "Argus"). The ham and beef shops aro strongly under suspicion, though brawn that has for years had to bear tho bulk of tho blaine in this connexion has had no mention. In tho most resent cases the cheapest fish and meat pastes are suspect, and some ofc the alleged sardines. One of the suggestions recently put forward that posuro of tmnejJ foods in windows vrher<T the rays of tho 6un fall upon them day after day, causing tion, will have consideration. There is no lack of inspectors of foodstuffs. Every month inspectors of the local governing bodies visit all grocers and other purveyors of food. Tinned food is closely examined for bulgings, and frequently there are confiscations -with occasional prosecutions following Tradespeople complain that they are unduly harassed by th© number of insoeciors, for tile Board of Health and tho Weights and Measures department likewise send them. It not that they mil experience any relief*." .