Progress 01/01/84 to 01/01/15
Outputs
Target Audience: The target audience for the majority of this work is the individual, department or State of Connecticut agency which submitted the sample to our laboratory. Changes/Problems: In 2014, three new instruments were acquired: 1) An Agilent 7890A Gas Chromatograph (GC) with a 5975C inert XL mass selective detector (MSD), 2) An Agilent 7890B GC with a 5977A MSD and 3) a Thermo Q-Exactive ultra high pressure liquid chromatographic mass spectrometer. The analytical methodologies in use in our laboratory are continually modified and updated as considered appropriate by our analysts. Our laboratory is currently working its way through the process of attaining ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? The results of the analysis performed are reported directly back to the customer, which is the individual, department or agency requesting the analyses. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?
Nothing Reported
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
This is a termination reportfor a long running state project that will continue on in a new project with identical goals and objectives. The text below applies to the last year of this project, which was indicative of all previous years accomplishments. For details on past years, we refer the reviewer to past reports. During the lastreporting period, the Department of Analytical Chemistry (DAC) investigated 119 samples of food and food related items for off condition, tampering, foreign material and filth. Samples are typically submitted by various Federal, State and local agencies such as health departments.Inone set of samples,two High School Biology students fell suddenly ill while dissecting a shark in class. They were diagnosed with anaphylactic shock at the hospital, both were treated and both recovered fully. The DAC was contacted and asked to assist in figuring out what made the students ill. The shark was delivered to the DAC the same day. It was observed to be about 18 inches long, and curled inside the original dissection bag. The shark was fully frozen and on ice when delivered by car. It was thawed, dissected and homogenized by laboratory personnel. The New Hampshire (NH) state lab, which performs routine screening of fish for histamine by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), agreed to analyze the tissue samples. Tubes containing seven separate sub-samples obtained from the dissection were sent to the NH lab. The results reported by the NH lab to the DAC were the same for all seven samples: ‘Histamine Less than 20 ppm by ELISA.” The FDA has set an action level of 50 ppm for histamine in domestic and imported fish. A reaction to probable histamine in the shark tissue was ruled out. A second case involved a lightly carbonated non-alcoholic malt beverage brewed from barley, hops and water know as Malta India. A consumer opened a sample and took a gulp, swallowed it and then felt a burning sensation in her stomach. Symptoms then progressed and she ended in the emergency room. Fortunately she made a full recovery. The consumer sample delivered to the DAC bythe CT Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) was observed to have a very off odor when compared to control samples. No pollutant volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or pesticides were observed by LC-MS. The chromatogram was similar to the comparison samples. Analysis by solid phase micro extraction (SPME) with GC-MS indicated the presence of approximately 0.2% butyric acid which is a common by product of anaerobic fermentation. Its finding is consistent with the reported symptoms. In a third case, a consumer reported finding a mouse in a bag of store bought popcorn. A sample labeled as “Utz Popcorn Butter All Natural Ingredients Net Wt. 4oz (113.4g)”, was received by the DAC from the DCP who collected it from the consumer. The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) Department of Forestry and Horticulture identified the sample in the popcorn as a juvenile rodent, likely a mouse. Additional foreign material resembling small mammalian fecal pellets were also observed in product. These pellets tested positive as mammalian feces utilizing the mammalian feces alkaline phosphatase (MFAP) test. Many other samples were routinely analyzed for a range of analytes, including sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate and tartrate, sulfites, arsenic, lead and sulfites.
Publications
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Progress 01/01/13 to 09/30/13
Outputs
Target Audience: The target audience for the majority of this work is the municipality, department, State of Connecticut agency or other entitywhich submitted the sample to our laboratory. Changes/Problems: In 2013, two new instruments were acquired: 1) a Thermo triple quad gas chromatographic mass spectrometer and 2) a Thermo Velos ultra high pressure liquid chromatographic mass spectrometer. The analytical methodologies in use in our laboratory are continually modified and updated as considered appropriate by our analysts. Our laboratory is currently working its way through the process of attaining ISO 17025:2005 accreditation. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? The results of analyses performed are reported directly back to the customer, which is the department, agency, or entityrequesting the analyses. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?
Nothing Reported
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
During the specified reporting period, the Department of Analytical Chemistry investigated 141 samples of food and food related items for off condition, tampering, foreign material and filth. Samples are typically submitted by various federal, state and local agencies such as health departments.Several examples follow. First, an individual at a catered luncheon for medical doctors at Yale University alleged that her mouth was cut by a piece of glass.She had just obtained a plate of food from a buffet line. Several other attendees also complained of a unpleasant gritty nature to the food. Working in collaboration with the Quinnipiac Valley Health District and the Yale University Police Department, the leftover trays of food were collected from the caterers business. An investigation was conducted; the kitchen staff suggested that glass could not have gotten into the food in the kitchen. The leftover food trays from the event were brought to our laboratory for analysis.A thorough physicalexamination of the food did not yield any additional pieces of glass. The origin of the glass in the food remains unknown. In a separate incident, a white powder was found upon opening a new box of an allergy medicine. According to the complaintant,the materialwas inside the box and on the bottle. The sample was pre-screened by the local fire department and the Connecticut Department of Health (DPH) andfound to not contain “proteins” or bacteria. All other preliminary tests were also negative. Chemical and toxin screening indicated that the powder contained chemicals consistent with a cleaning soap. In a third incident, a man accidentally ate a brand name ‘oxy power degreaser’ cleaner and ended up in the hospital with kidney failure. The doctor suspected poisoning with ethylene glycol. Apparently the spouse of the ill man had added the some of the cleaner to the bottom of a roasting pan and left it to sit. Her husband used the pan for cooking, thinking that it was olive oil in the pan, and then consumed the food. Analysis with a detection level of 500 ppm, or 0.05%, showed the samples to be free of ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol. Numerous other samples were analyzed for fecal content utilizing Mammalian Feces Alkaline Phosphatase (MFAP) test. Still other samples were analyzed by Solid Phase Micro Extraction (SPME) with GC/MS. Many other samples were routinely analyzed for sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate and tartrate, sulfites, arsenic, lead and sulfites.
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Progress 01/01/12 to 12/31/12
Outputs
OUTPUTS: Samples are typically submitted by various Federal and State agencies and local departments of health. During the specified reporting period, the Department of Analytical Chemistry investigated 126 samples of food and food related items for off condition, tampering, foreign material and filth. Approximately 300 low income infants in Connecticut receive food aid in the form of Nutramigen-based infant formula from the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). There were fifteen consumer complaints about this formula in 2012. The complaints ranged from off-color or appearance; in these cases, the infant was not given the formula. However, in the majority of cases, the infants consumed the formula and symptoms ranged from projectile vomiting to diarrhea. Samples were extracted and analyzed for over 850 pesticides, poisons, and toxins. Since the samples appeared to have large globular fat-like material in the solution, an acid hydrolysis was also performed to determine total fat content. All samples were found to be free of chemical contamination. The acid hydrolysis results indicated that the fat content matched the label claim. A final determination was made that the emulsification of the fats in the formula was compromised and this phenomena was likely exacerbated by exposure to low temperature. An inspector from the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) delivered a sample from a consumer who alleged the presence of a foreign object in a Mrs. Fields Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich. The consumer indicated she had ingested a portion of the foreign object. Our laboratory received what was identified as a portion of a pill for analysis. Employing microscopy, the number 44 was visible on the portion of the pill. The sample was tested employing our Exactive LC/MS, and found to contain acetaminophen. Acetaminophen (500 mg) was identified on drugs.com as having the imprint 44-175. This information was immediately passed along to the DCP who in turn notified the complainant. Numerous other samples were analyzed for fecal content utilizing Mammalian Feces Alkaline Phosphatase (MFAP) test. Still other samples were analyzed by Solid Phase Micro Extraction (SPME) with GC/MS. Many other samples were routinely analyzed for sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate and tartrate, sulfites, arsenic, lead and sulfites. PARTICIPANTS: Analysts: Walter Krol, Terri Arsenault, William Berger and Brian Eitzer. Supervisor: Jason C. White. TARGET AUDIENCES: The target audience for the majority of this work is the State of Connecticut agency which submitted the sample to our laboratory. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: The analytical methodologies in use in our laboratory are continually modified and updated as considered appropriate by our analysts. Our laboratory is currently working its way through the process of attaining A2LA accreditation.
Impacts
In the long term, the analyses performed serve as a safety net to ensure the safety of food for consumers. The current work ensures that public health is safeguarded through the examination of questionable food items by a non-partisan laboratory for filth, feces, contamination and tampering. In instances such as the acetaminophen determination the drug of interest was rapidly identified and the information communicated rapidly to the consumer.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/11 to 12/31/11
Outputs
OUTPUTS: During the specified reporting period, the Department of Analytical Chemistry investigated 275 samples of food and food related items for off condition, tampering, foreign material and filth. Samples are typically submitted by various Federal and State agencies and local departments of health. Of the total samples, 80 were analyzed on behalf of the Connecticut Department of Public Health for ricin. These samples were analyzed utilizing an Enzyme-linked immunosorbent (ELISA) assay in a one week time period. In another specific case a local doctor delivered a sample of bottled water to our laboratory which contained an unknown pill. The pill was discovered only after some of the water from the bottle had been consumed. The water and a portion on the pill from the bottle were analyzed employing liquid chromatography and our state of the art Exactive mass spectrometer. From this analysis it was determined that the pill contained eszopiclone, the active ingredient in the sleep aid Lunesta. This information was immediately passed along to the physician in charge. Numerous other samples were analyzed for fecal content utilizing Mammalian Feces Alkaline Phosphatase (MFAP) test. Still other samples were analyzed by Solid Phase Micro Extraction (SPME) with GC/MS. Many other samples were routinely analyzed for sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate and tartrate, sulfites, arsenic, lead and sulfites. PARTICIPANTS: Analysts: Walter Krol, Terri Arsenault, William Berger and Brian Eitzer. TARGET AUDIENCES: The target audience for the majority of this work is the State of Connecticut agency which submitted the sample to our laboratory. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: The analytical methodologies in use in our laboratory are continually modified and updated as considered appropriate by our analysts. In 2011 the Exactive mass spectrometer was added to the list of tools used in the identification of unknowns in samples.
Impacts
The current work ensures that public health is safeguarded through the examination of questionable food items by a non-partisan laboratory for filth, feces, contamination and tampering. In instances such as the Lunesta determination the drug of interest was rapidly identified and the information communicated rapidly to the physician who was able to treat the patient successfully. In the long term, the analyses performed serve as a safety net to ensure the safety of food for consumers.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/10 to 12/31/10
Outputs
OUTPUTS: During this reporting period, the Department of Analytical Chemistry investigated 318 samples of food and food-related items for off condition, tampering, foreign material, and filth. Samples are typically submitted by various Federal and State agencies and local departments of health. Of the total samples, 104 were analyzed for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH's) resulting from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The Liquid Chromatography Fluorescence (LCF) screening method used for the analyses was co-developed in our laboratory in collaboration with the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Forensic Chemistry Center (FCC) and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture Laboratory Services Division. The results of these analyses are posted on the US FDA website. In another specific case, analysts in our laboratory worked with a local hospital with regard to a patient who had ingested a solution potentially containing an unknown drug. The local hospital had no in-house methodology for screening the aqueous matrix and contacted our laboratories for assistance. We utilized state of the art, extraction methodologies in combination with Gas Chromatography (GC) and Liquid Chromatography (LC) Mass Spectrometry (MS) for the analysis of this sample. The sample was found to contain methylphenidate, more commonly known as Ritalin. Numerous samples were analyzed for fecal content utilizing Mammalian Feces Alkaline Phosphatase (MFAP) test. Many other samples were analyzed by Solid Phase Micro Extraction (SPME) with GC/MS. Still other samples were routinely analyzed for sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate and tartrate, sulfites, arsenic, lead and sulfites. PARTICIPANTS: Analysts: Walter Krol, Terri Arsenault, William Berger and Brian Eitzer. Supervisor: Jason C. White. Collaborators: SAMUEL R. GRATZ, LAURA A. CIOLINO, ANGELA S. MOHRHAUS, BRYAN M. GAMBLE, JILL M. GRACIE, DAVID S. JACKSON, JOHN P. ROETTING II, HEATHER A. MCCAULEY, GERRY T. SCHNEIDER, DAVID F. CROCKETT, DOUGLAS T. HEITKEMPER, and FRED L. FRICKE Forensic Chemistry Center (FCC), Food and Drug Administration, 6751 Steger Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45237 MICHELE M. FLOTTMEYER and YOKO S. JOHNSON Laboratory Services, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, 601 Robert Street North, St. Paul, MN 55155 TARGET AUDIENCES: The target audience for the majority of this work is the federal and state officials, particularly those who submitted samples to our laboratory. The present work has implications for the nation as a whole. The results of analyses performed directly affected the reopening of the gulf waters to fishing following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and are presently on the FDA website. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: The analytical methodologies in use in our laboratory are continually modified and updated as considered appropriate by our analysts.
Impacts
Our laboratory has become a recognized leader in the determination of low level oil residues (PAH's) in seafood. None of the samples we analyzed were found to contain PAH's at levels of concern. As a direct result of these analyses, coastal waters of Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama were re-opened to fishing and commerce. The current work ensures that public health is safeguarded through the examination of questionable food items by a non-partisan laboratory for filth, feces, contamination and tampering. In instances such as the Ritalin case, determination of the drug of interest was identified and the information communicated rapidly to the physician who was able to respond accordingly. In the long term, the analyses performed serve as a safety net to ensure the safety of food for consumers.
Publications
- Gratz, S., Mohrhaus, A., Gamble, B., Gracie, J., Jackson, D., Roetting, J., Ciolino, L., McCauley, H., Schneider, G., Crockett, D., Krol, W., Arsenault, T., White, J., Flottmeyer, M., Johnson, Y., Heitkemper, D., Fricke, F. (2010). Screen for the Presence of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Select Seafoods Using LC-Fluorescence. Laboratory Information Bulletin (LIB) FDA/ORA/DFS 7/26/2010. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/downloads/ScienceResearch/UCM220209.pdf
- Gratz, S., Ciolino, L.A., Mohrhaus, A.S., Gamble, B.M., Gracie, J.M., Jackson, D.S., Roetting II, J.P, McCauley, H.A., Schneider, G.T., Crockett, D.F., Heitkemper, D.T., Fricke, F.L., Krol, W.J., Arsenault, T.L., White, J.C., Flottmeyer, M.M., Johnson Y.S. 2010. Screening and Determination of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Seafoods Using QuEChERS Based Extraction and High Performance Liquid Chromatography with Fluorescence Detection. JAOAC (in press).
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Progress 01/01/09 to 12/15/09
Outputs
OUTPUTS: During 2009, the Department of Analytical Chemistry investigated 101 samples of food and food related items for off condition, tampering, foreign material, and filth. Samples are submitted by various state agencies and local departments of health. In one specific case, we worked with a medical toxicologist from a local hospital regarding a patient who had ingested slang nut and was showing signs of poisoning. We relied upon newly introduced, state of the art, extraction methodologies in combination with Gas Chromatography (GC) and Liquid Chromatography (LC) Mass Spectrometry (MS) for the analysis of this sample. Numerous other samples were analyzed for fecal content utilizing Mammalian Feces Alkaline Phosphatase (MFAP). Samples are routinely analyzed by Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) with GC/MS. Samples are routinely analyzed for sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate and tartrate, sulfites, arsenic, lead and sulfites. PARTICIPANTS: Analysts: Walter Krol, Terri Arsenault, Brian Eitzer; Supervisors: MaryJane Incorvia Mattina, Jason White TARGET AUDIENCES: Much of our surveillance work directly impacts the general public in Connecticut as it relates to product wholesomeness and safety. In addition, with our added analytical capability and enhanced interaction with federal agencies, this surveillance activity positively impacts citizens across the country. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: The analytical methodologies in use in our laboratory are continually modified and updated as considered appropriate by our analysts.
Impacts
The current work ensures that public health is safeguarded through the examination of questionable food items by a non-partisan laboratory. Samples are examined for filth, feces, contamination, and tampering. In instances such as the slang nut ingestion where potential loss of life may be involved, the function of the Department takes on added impact. Owing to the systems in place in the department, toxins in the sample were quickly identified, and this information was rapidly communicated to the local hospital. In the long term, the analysis performed serve as a safety net to ensure the safety of food for consumers.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/08 to 12/31/08
Outputs
OUTPUTS: During the period of this report, our laboratory analyzed 546 samples of food or drug products. The division was 22 drug samples and 524 food samples. Of this latter group over 150 individual food samples, submitted by state or federal agencies, were analyzed for the presence of melamine. Included were milk products, cookies, baby cereals and formulas, liquid and powdered drinks, all of which were imported. We determined that a total of 7 samples did in fact contain melamine at the ppm level, at or above the FDA reporting limit. In one such case, our laboratory was the first in the nation to report the presence of melamine in a hazelnut flavored wafer roll which was subsequently listed on the US FDA web site. We also determined the presence of pirimiphos-methyl, not permitted for use in the US, in an imported farina cereal, leading to a national recall. The remaining food samples were checked for the presence of filth, possible product tampering, or for pesticide residues. For this group of samples, we now routinely screen for well over 200 agrochemical residues and can also detect the presence other toxic substances as well. The drug samples were analyzed for authenticity or the presence of adulterants. PARTICIPANTS: Analysts: Walter Krol, Terri Arsenault, Brian Eitzer; Supervisor: MaryJane Incorvia Mattina TARGET AUDIENCES: Our data are relevant to issues not only of a local interest, but of national impact as well. The results from our laboratory have been issued in press releases from state of Connecticut agencies when merited. Listing on the US FDA web site is additional support for the national impact of our work. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: The analytical methodologies in use in our laboratory are continually modified and updated as considered appropriate by our analysts.
Impacts
Our laboratory is an acknowledged expert in the determination of melamine and its analogues at low levels in a very wide range of foods. There has been a remarkable cooperation between our laboratory and other state of Connecticut agencies in the procuring of samples suggested by the laboratory for possible melamine contamination, an issue of considerable public interest. Our market basket survey of pesticide residues in foods now includes data from our greatly expanded testing protocols. The data provide a much more realistic overview of residue burdens in foods than previously.
Publications
- Bulletin of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station: B1012 (2007) Pesticide Residues in Produce Sold in Connecticut 2006 Including a Comparison of Two Sample Preparation Methods. Walter J. Krol, Brian Eitzer, Terri Arsenault, and MaryJane Incorvia Mattina.
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Progress 01/01/07 to 12/31/07
Outputs
OUTPUTS: During the specified reporting period, the Department of Analytical Chemistry investigated 319 samples of food, food-related items, or non-food related items with potential impact on human health, for foreign material, filth, alleged tampering, off condition, or harmful contents. Samples were examined for fecal content by utilizing Mammalian Feces Alkaline Phosphatase (MFAP) testing. One water sample brought to the laboratory contained the remnants of a capsule and possible drug active ingredients. Many of these analyses are now possible through instrumentation newly available in our laboratory both liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry. We continue to use solid phase microextraction (SPME) together with gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) for determination of authenticity or contamination of a wide variety of matrices including alcohol samples. Many other samples were analyzed for sulfites, lead, potassium tartrate, potassium sorbate, and sodium benzoate.
Particular mention must be made of 26 toothpaste samples submitted to the laboratory for possible contamination with ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol. Five samples were found to contain either or both of these toxic chemicals. In addition more than 75 samples were submitted for lead content. These included ceramic ware and toys most of which were imported.
PARTICIPANTS: MaryJane Incorvia Mattina, Walter Krol, Brian Eitzer, Terri Arsenault, Craig Musante
TARGET AUDIENCES: Much of our surveillance work directly impacts the general public in Connecticut as it relates to product wholesomeness and safety. In addition with our added analytical capability and enhanced interaction with federal agencies, this surveillance activity positively impacts citizens across the country.
Impacts
Public health is safeguarded by a robust surveillance program for the examination of food and both food-related and non-food related items for filth, feces, or product tampering and misrepresentation, and by ensuring that the foods we eat or products purchased are not contaminated with materials such as lead or non-labeled chemical additives. In the current climate of heightened awareness of potential terrorist activities, these activities of the department take on added impact. This continual monitoring of the food supply functions as a deterrent to the intentional release of toxic chemicals into food and beverages. Cooperative and on-going surveillance is conducted, coordinated by FDA, in which our laboratory participated.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/06 to 12/31/06
Outputs
PROGRESS: 2006/01 TO 2006/12 During the specified reporting period, the Department of Analytical Chemistry investigated 206 samples of food and food-related items for foreign material, filth, alleged tampering or for off condition. In one case, a water sample containing blue particles and a partial capsule was brought to us. Using instrumentation newly available in our laboratory, as well as prescriptions from the consumer's home brought to us by the inspector, we were able to determine within an hour that the water contained one of the medications. Appareantly the elderly consumer had unknowingly contaminated the water himself. Our work ruled out product tampering. We continue to use solid phase microextraction (SPME) together with gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) for determination of authenticity of a wide variety of matrices including alcohol samples. Samples were examined for fecal content by utilizing Mammalian Feces Alkaline Phosphatase (MFAP). Many
other samples were analyzed for sulfites, lead, potassium tartrate, potassium sorbate, and sodium benzoate. Publications: (No publications.)
Impacts
IMPACT: 2006/01 TO 2006/12 Public health is safeguarded by a robust surveillance program for the examination of food and food-related items for filth, feces, or product tampering and misrepresentation, and by ensuring that the foods we eat are not contaminated with materials such as lead or non-labeled chemical additives. In the current climate of heightened awareness of potential terrorist activities, these activities of the department take on added impact. This continual monitoring of the food supply functions as a deterrent to the intentional release of toxic chemicals into food and beverages. Cooperative and on-going surveillance is conducted, coordinated by FDA, in which our laboratory participated.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/05 to 12/31/05
Outputs
During the specified reporting period, the Department of Analytical Chemistry investigated 188 samples of food and food related items for foreign material, filth, alleged tampering or for off condition. In one case, we responded to a request from a hospital emergency room related to possible ethylene glycol poisoning. We continue to rely heavily on analyses conducted by Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) in combination with Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS). We continue to use this method for determination of authenticity of a wide variety of matrices including alcohol samples. Samples were examined for fecal content by utilizing Mammalian Feces Alkaline Phosphatase (MFAP). Many other samples were analyzed for sulfites, lead, potassium tartrate, potassium sorbate, and sodium benzoate. Publications: (No publications.)
Impacts
Public Health is safeguarded by a robust surveillance program for the examination of food and food related items for filth, feces, or product tampering and misrepresentation, and by ensuring that the foods we eat are not contaminated with materials such as lead or non-labeled chemical additives. In the current climate of heightened awareness of potential terrorist activities, these activities of the Department take on added impact. This continual monitoring of the food supply functions as a deterrent to the intentional release of toxic chemicals into food and beverages. Cooperative and on-going surveillance is conducted, coordinated by FDA, in which our laboratory participated.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/04 to 12/31/04
Outputs
During the specified reporting period, the Department of Analytical Chemistry investigated 84 samples of food and food related items for foreign material, filth, alleged tampering or for off condition. We continue to rely heavily on analyses conducted by Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) in combination with Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS). We continue to use this method for determination of authenticity of alcohol samples. Samples were examined for fecal content by utilizing Mammalian Feces Alkaline Phosphatase (MFAP). Many other samples were analyzed for sulfites, lead, potassium tartrate, potassium sorbate, and sodium benzoate.
Impacts
Public Health is safeguarded by examining food and food related items for filth, feces, or product tampering, and by ensuring that they are not contaminated with materials such as lead or non-labeled chemical additives. In the current climate of hightened awareness of potential terrorist activities, these functions of the Department take on added impact. Methods are in place to detect toxic chemicals intentionally released into food or beverages. The long-term impact is that there will be safe foods for consumers. Cooperative surveillance has also been conducted which was coordinated by FDA and in which our laboratory participated.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/03 to 12/31/03
Outputs
During the present reporting period, the Department of Analytical Chemistry investigated 189 samples of food and food related items for foreign material, filth, alleged tampering or for being off condition. We continue to rely heavily on analyses conducted by Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) in combination with Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS). Interesting samples analyzed this year included several for determination of authenticity of alcohol brand for potential mislabeling by commercial establishments serving alcoholic beverages. A total of 15 samples were examined for fecal content by utilizing Mammalian Feces Alkaline Phosphatase (MFAP). Many other samples were analyzed for sulfites, lead, potassium tartrate, potassium sorbate, and sodium benzoate.
Impacts
Public Health is safeguarded by examining food and food related items for filth, feces, or tampering conduct, and by ensuring that they are not contaminated with materials such as lead or non-labeled chemicals. In the current hightened awareness of potential terrorist activities, these functions of the Department take on added impact. A system is in place to detect toxic chemicals intentionally released into food or beverages. The long-term impact is that there will be safe foods for consumers.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/02 to 12/31/02
Outputs
During the present reporting period, the Department of Analytical Chemistry investigated 254 samples of food and food related items for foreign material, filth, alleged tampering or for being off condition. Contrary to years past, in which the sample type consisting of the largest number of samples was `bottled water,' during the present year only 2 samples were analyzed. A total of 37 samples were analyzed by Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) in combination with Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS). In the past year, the sample type containing the largest number of samples was `organic syrup,' with a total of 15 samples. The syrups were found to contain yeast by microscopic examination. Upon further investigation by Gas Chromatography (GC) the unopened syrups were also found to contain ethanol at concentrations of approximately 0.06%. The levels of ethanol steadily increased when the syrup was opened. Apple juice was the sample type next most examined,
with a total of 9 samples. Fungal mats were found to be present in all samples by microscopic examination. These analysis lead to the recall of the respective products. Many samples were examined for fecal content by utilizing Mammalian Feces Alkaline Phosphatase (MFAP). Many other samples were analyzed for sulfites, lead, potassium tartrate, potassium sorbate, and sodium benzoate.
Impacts
Public Health is safeguarded by examining food and food related items for filth, feces, or tampering conduct, and by ensuring that they are not contaminated with things such as lead. It is further safeguarded by ensuring that they contain the preservatives necessary to insure their freshness.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/01 to 12/31/01
Outputs
During the reporting period, the Department of Analytical Chemistry investigated 282 samples of food and food related items for alleged tampering, filth, off-condition and / or foreign material. As in past years, the sample type consisting of the largest number of samples was "bottled water," with a total of 16 samples analyzed. Samples were examined using SPME (Solid Phase MicroExtraction) in combination with GC/MS (Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry). Several samples were examined for fecal content utilizing MFAP (Mammalian Feces Alkaline Phosphatase). Samples of dried peaches, bamboo shoots and mixed nuts were analyzed for sulfites using Quantofixr test strips. Other samples were examined for potassium tartrate in beverages and struvite in canned tuna.
Impacts
Public health is safeguarded by examination of possible contamination of food via filth, feces, or tampering conducted by a non-partisan laboratory. In some instances such as struvite in tuna, tartrate in wine and sulfites in food, the public is assured that no contamination or tampering has occurred in the product.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/00 to 12/31/00
Outputs
During this period the Department of Analytical Chemistry examined 345 samples of food or food related items for filth, alleged foreign material and off-condition, or possible tampering. The sample type consisting of the largest number of samples--45 in total--was "bottled water." Most of these samples were examined using SPME (solid phase microextraction) together with GC/MS (gas chromatography/mass spectrometry). Several samples were examined for possible fecal content using MFAP (mammalian feces alkaline phosphatase). Other samples were examined for sulfite content, potassium tartrate in grape beverages, and struvite in canned tuna.
Impacts
Public health is safeguarded by examination of possible contamination of food via filth, feces, tampering conducted by a non-partisan laboratory. In some instances such as struvite in tuna and tartrate in wine, the public is assured that no contamination or tampering has occured in the product.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/99 to 12/31/99
Outputs
During 1999 the department analyzed 179 samples submitted by several state and municipal agencies. These included a wide variety of food products for potential tampering and/or filth. Several samples contained insects and some contained mammalian feces. In some cases fungal mats were noted in the product.
Impacts
These analyses impact public health in those cases for which the laboratory can show that the product was not compromised by the consumer.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/98 to 12/31/98
Outputs
For the period under review 337 samples were analyzed. These included food products submitted for filth, compliance with label specifications, and for chemical contamination. The products also included bottled water samples. Reports are returned to the submitting agency for further submission to FDA when required.
Impacts
(N/A)
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/97 to 12/31/97
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From 1 January 1997 to 31 December 1997 the Department of Analytical Chemistry analyzed a total of 815 samples, which were directly related to food, food processing, or food handling. We analyzed 24 evidence samples, collected during routine inspections of bakeries, restaurants, and other food handling establishments. Three hundred and seventy-seven samples were analyzed for pesticide residues (see also CONH00105) in foods. Results from our annual analysis of pesticide residues in foods are published in a Station Bulletin. Data from the 1996 pesticide residue survey are available in Station Bulletin 940. The remaining samples were submitted for the determination of possible foreign material such as insect infestation, fungal mats, and chemical contamination.
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Progress 01/01/96 to 12/30/96
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From 1 January 1996 to 31 December 1996 the Department of Analytical Chemistry analyzed a total of 853 samples, which were directly related to food, food processing, or food handling. We analyzed 31 evidence samples, collected during routine inspections of bakeries, restaurants, and other food handling establishments. Three hundred and twenty-nine samples were analyzed for pesticide residues (see also CONH00105) and thirty-two samples were tested for the presence of preservatives. The remaining samples were submitted for the determination of possible foreign material such as insect infestation, fungal mats, and chemical contamination.
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Progress 01/01/95 to 12/30/95
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From 1 January 1995 to 31 December 1995 the Department of Analytical Chemistry analyzed a total of 1110 samples, which were directly related to food, food processing, or food handling. Of this number 6 were molasses samples for lead content. For this determination we devised an in-house analytical method. We analyzed 19 evidence samples, collected during routine inspections of bakeries, restaurants, and other food handling establishments. Four hundred and twenty-four samples were analyzed for potential chemical contamination with pesticides and forty samples were tested for the presence of preservatives. The remaining samples were submitted for the determination of possible foreign material such as insect infestation and fungal mats.
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Progress 01/01/94 to 12/30/94
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From 1 January 1994 to 31 December 1994 the Department of Analytical Chemistry analyzed a total of 1294 samples, which included food samples or items directly related to food, food processing, or food handling. Of this number 27 were maple syrups and 5 were paprika samples for lead content. For these determinations we devised in-house analytical methods. We analyzed 149 samples of meat products to determine that the fat content was in accordance with label and regulatory requirements, and that no adulterations, such as cereals, sulfites, non-fat dry milk or soy flour were present. We analyzed 29 samples, which were inspection evidence, collected during routine inspections of bakeries, restaurants, and other food handling establishments. The majority of the remaining samples were analyzed for potential chemical contamination with pesticides, fungal material, or unknown foreign matter.
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Progress 01/01/93 to 12/30/93
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From 1 January 1993 to 31 December 1993 the Department of Analytical Chemistry analyzed a total of 1416 samples, which included food samples or items directly related to food, food processing, or food handling. Of this number 20 were milk samples for possible low level lead contamination, and 70 were grapefruits and grapefruit juices for lead leached into the juice from the container. For both these determinations we devised in-house analytical methods. We analyzed 326 samples of meat products to determine that the fat content was in accordance with label and regulatory requirements, and that no adulterations, such as cereals, sulfites, non-fat dry milk or soy flour were present. We analyzed 55 samples, which were inspection evidence, collected during routine inspections of bakeries, restaurants, and other food handling establishments. The majority of the remaining samples were analyzed for potential chemical contamination with pesticides, fungal material, or unknown
foreign matter.
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Progress 01/01/92 to 12/30/92
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From 1 January 1992 to 31 December 1992 the Department of Analytical Chemistry analyzed a total of 1,435 samples which included food samples or items directly related to food, food processing, or food handling. Of this number, 107 were milk samples which were analyzed for sulfa drugs, vitamins A and D, or herbicides. We analyzed 232 samples of meat products to determine that the fat content was in accordance with label and regulatory requirements, and that no adulterations, such as cereals, sulfites, non-fat dry milk or soy flour was present. We analyzed 121 samples which were inspection evidence, collected during routine inspections of bakeries, restaurants and other food handling establishments. We developed an in-house method for determining insect fragments contaminating bulk quantities of flour and used the technique to efficiently analyze five samples of flour from a major bakery operation in the state. The majority of the remaining samples were analyzed for
potential chemical contamination with pesticides, fungal material, or unknown foreign matter.
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Progress 01/01/91 to 12/30/91
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Samples submitted by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, Agriculture, Administrative Services, University of Connecticut and Revenue Services were examined. Included were milk, canned food, produce, cheese, pasta, fish, and beverages. Total analyses were 29,386.
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Progress 01/01/90 to 12/30/90
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Samples submitted by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, Agriculture, Administrative Services, Revenue Services, University of Connecticut, and local health departments were examined. These included canned foods, milk, meat, fruits and vegetables, cheeses, fish and beverages. Number of analyses were 46,345.
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Progress 01/01/89 to 12/30/89
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Commercial products submitted by the Connecticut Departments of Consumer Protection, Agriculture, Administrative Services, Revenue Services, the University of Connecticut and local health departments were tested. Included were samples of milk, meat, fruits and vegetables, cheeses, fish and bererages. Number of analyses were 10,778.
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Progress 01/01/88 to 12/30/88
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Foods and drugs submitted by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, Agriculture, Administrative Services (Purchasing Division), Revenue Services, University of Connecticut and local health Departments were tested. Total analyses were 8234 and included meats, alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages, eggs, fruits and vegetables, cheese, and pasta products.
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Progress 01/01/87 to 12/30/87
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Foods and drugs submitted by the Connecticut Departments of Consumer Protection,Agriculture, Administrative Services (Purchasing Division), Revenue Services, University of Connecticut, and local Health Departments were tested. Total number of analyses were 6,278 and included meats, alcoholic beverages, fruits and vegetables, cheeses, pasta products, honey, and caffeine-containing beverages.
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Progress 01/01/86 to 12/30/86
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Analyses were made of foods and drugs submitted by the Connecticut Department ofConsumer Protection, Agriculture, Administrative Services (Purchasing Division), Revenue Services, the University of Connecticut, and local health departments. Total number of analyses were 7,352 and included products as meats, acetaminophen, alcoholic beverages, fruits and vegetables, cheese and pasta products.
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Progress 01/01/85 to 12/30/85
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Analyses were made of foods and drugs submitted by the Connecticut Department ofConsumer Production, Agriculture, Administrative Services (Purchasing), Revenue Services, the University of Connecticut, and local health departments. Total number of analyses were 7347 and included such products as meats, candy, cheese, wine coolers, aspirin, dried fruits and vegetables and various beverages.
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Progress 01/01/84 to 12/30/84
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Analyses were made of food and drugs submitted by the Connecticut Departments ofCorrection, Agriculture, State Purchasing and local Health Departments. Included were the following: 456 pieces of glassware for calibration, 103 beverages, 83 packages of Girl Scout Cookies, 10 samples of aspirin, 121 samples of meat, 35 samples of paint, 73 samples of cake or cookie mixes and 91 vitamins A & D milks and concentrates. Of the total, 388 were consumer complaints. Total number of samples, 1598.
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Progress 01/01/83 to 12/30/83
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Analyses were made of food, drugs and cosmetics submitted by the Connecticut Deparmtnets of Consumer Protection and Agriculture. Some products were also tested for other State agencies and local health departments. Included were the following: 20 samples of milk for vitamin A, 50 samples of milk for vitamin D, 88 ice creams for vitamin D, 382 samples of meat (frankfurts, hamburg, sausage and other processed meats), 7 samples for cocaine, 50 samples of kerosene, 6 samples of trout food, 51 antacids, 6 samples of cloth, 35 samples for State Purchasing, 38 samples for vitamin enrichment, 108 samples of ice cream, 12 samples of bread and pastry, 205 experimental samples for vitamin A, D, and lactose, 832 pieces of glassware for calibration (milk test bottles, pipettes), 10 seafoods, 6 alcoholic beverages, and 136 miscellaneous samples for a total of 2022.
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Progress 01/01/82 to 12/30/82
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Analyses were made of foods, drugs and cosmetics submitted by the Connecticut Departments of Agriculture and Consumer Protection for the enforcement of the dairy and food laws. Similar products were tested for other State Agencies and for local health departments. The following were included: 160 samples of milk for vitamin A and vitamin D contenes; 250 samples of dairy products; 760 samples of meat (franks, hamburg, sausage, bologna and other processed meat products); 61 samples of crackers; 31 samples of cereals; 28 samples of orange juice; 144 samples of flour, bread, rolls and noodle products for vitamin and mineral enrichment; 370 samples of beverages, candy desserts, syrups, ice cream, canned fruits and vegetables and miscellaneous foods; 81 samples of drugs, cosmetics and hazardous substances; 6 samples of alcoholic beverages; 1,215 samples of varying descriptions for filth and adulteration, for a total of 3,106 samples. One thousand two hundred eighty-five
pieces of glassware (milk test bottles, pipettes and thermometers) were calibrated. Overall total 4,391.
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Progress 01/01/81 to 12/30/81
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Analyses were made of foods, drugs and cosmetics submitted by the Connecticut Departments of Agriculture and Consumer Protection for enforcement of the dairy and food laws. Similar products were analyzed for other State agencies and for local health departments. The following were included: 158 dairy products; 250 samples of food for sodium contents; 152 samples of milk for vitamin A and vitamin D contents; 535 samples of meat (franks, hamburg, sausage, bologna and other processed meat products); 134 samples of flour, bread, rolls and noodle products for vitamin and mineral enrichment; 25 samples of oils and shortenings; 356 samples of beverages, candy, desserts, syrups, ice cream, canned fruits and vegetables, and miscellaneous foods; 65 samples of drugs, cosmetics and hazardous substances; 1284 samples of varying descriptions for filth and adulteration; for a total of 2959 samples. One thousand three hundred five pieces of glassware (milk test bottles, pipettes
and thermometers) were calibrated. Overall total, 4264 samples.
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Progress 01/01/80 to 12/30/80
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Analyses were made of samples of food, drugs and cosmetics submitted by the Department of Agriculture, Environmental Protection and Consumer Protection for the enforcement of dairy and food laws. Similar products were analyzed for other State agencies and for local health departments. The following were included: 345 dairy products (yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream, cheese, egg nog) 569 samples of meat (franks, hamburg, sausage, bologna and other processed meat products); 144 samples of milk for vitamin D content; 140 samples of flour bread, rolls and noodle products for vitamin enrichments; 30 samples of oils, shortenings, and macaroni products; 340 samples of beverages, candy, desserts, syrups, canned vegetables and fruits, and miscellaneous foods, 73 samples of drugs, cosmetics and hazardous substances; 1272 samples of varying descriptions for filth adulteration for a total of 2913 samples. One thousand two hundred ten pieces of glassware (milk test bottles,
pipettes and thermometers) were calibrated. Overall total, 4123 samples.
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Progress 01/01/79 to 12/30/79
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Inspection of food, drug and cosmetic samples submitted by the Department of Agriculture, Environmental Protection and Consumer Protection in the enforcement of dairy and food laws and the analyses of similar products for other State and Federal agencies, local health departments. The following analyses were made: 720 samples of meat (franks, hamburg, sausage, bolognas, other processed meats) and food products (breads, oils, shortenings, noodles, macaroni products, cheese); 110 samples of milk for vitamin D content; 220 samples of beverages, candy, deserts, canned vegetables and miscellaneous foods; 105 samples of drugs, cosmetics and hazardous substances; 1560 samples of varying descriptions for adulteration; and 106 samples of flour, bread, rolls and noodle products for enrichment additions for a total of 2821 samples. Nine hundred thirty-six pieces of glassware (milk test bottles, pipettes and thermometers were tested). Overall total of 3757.
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Progress 01/01/78 to 12/30/78
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Inspection of food, drug and cosmetic samples submitted by the Department of Agriculture, Environmental Protection, and Consumer Protection in the enforcement of dairy and food laws and analyses of similar products for other State and Federal agencies, local health and police departments. The following analyses have been completed: 824 samples of meat (franks, hamburger, sausage, bolognas, other processed meats) and food products (breads, oils, shortenings, noodles, macaroni products, cheese); 101 samples of milk for vitamin D content; 223 samples of beverages, candy and desserts, canned vegetables and fruits, alcoholic beverages and miscellaneous foods; 102 samples of drugs, cosmetics and hazadous substances; 1722 samples of varying descriptions for adulteration; and 101 samples of flour, bread, rolls, and noodle products for enrichment additives for a total of 3164 food samples. Eight hundred seventy-five pieces of glassware (milk test bottles, pipettes, cream
test bottles and thermometers) were tested. A grand total of 3947 samples.
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Progress 01/01/77 to 12/30/77
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Inspection of food, drug and cosmetic samples submitted by the Dept. of Agr., The Dept. of Environmental Protection, and The Dept. of Consumer Protection in the enforcement of Connecticut dairy laws, Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and Meat and Poultry Inspection Act; analysis of similar products for other State and Federal Agencies, local health and police departments. The annual report of these examinations for 1976 has not been completed, but the following analyses have been completed in compliance with the foregoing regulations; 1020 samples of meat (franks, hamburg, sausage, bolognas, other processed meats, spices) and food products, (breads, oils and shortenings, noodles and macaroni products and frozen eggs). 274 samples of beverages, candy and desserts, canned vegetables and fruits, flour products, cheese, syrups, alcoholic beverages, milk products, miscellaneous foods and work done in collaboration with other Station Departments were analyzed; 33 samples of
drug, cosmetics and hazardous substances analyzed; and 1307 samples of varying descriptions were analyzed for adulteration. 87 samples of flour, bread, rolls, and noodle products were analyzed in compliance with Public Act #72 pertaining to the Enrichment of Grains Act for riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, iron and moisture. Sixteen samples were analyzed for propionates present as a preservative. A total of 2,634 food samples. Babcock glassware and dairy thermometers are required by statute to be certified by this Station before they may be used.
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Progress 01/01/76 to 12/30/76
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INSPECTION OF FOOD, DRUG AND COSMETIC SAMPLES SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, THE DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, AND THE DEPT. OF CONSUMER PROTECTION IN THE ENFORCEMENT OF CONNECTICUT DAIRY LAWS, FOOD, DRUG AND COSMETICACT AND MEAT AND POULTRY INSPECTION ACT; ANALYSIS OF SIMILAR PRODUCTS FOR OTHER STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES, LOCAL HEALTH AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS. THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THESE EXAMINATIONS FOR 1976 HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED, BUT THE FOLLOWING ANALYSES HAVE BEEN COMPLETED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOREGOING REGULATIONS; 882 SAMPLES OF MEAT (FRANKS, HAMBURG, SAUSAGE, BOLOGNAS, OTHER PROCESSED MEATS, SPICES) AND FOOD PRODUCTS, (BREADS, OILS AND SHORTENINGS, NOODLES AND MACARONI PRODUCTS AND FROZEN EGGS. 169 SAMPLES OF BEVERAGES, CANDY AND DESSERTS, CANNED VEGETABLES AND FRUITS, FLOUR PRODUCTS, CHEESE, SYRUPS, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, MILKPRODUCTS, MISCELLANEOUS FOODS AND WORK DONE IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER STATION DEPARTMENTS WERE ANALYZED; 35
SAMPLES OF DRUG, COSMETICS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ANALYZED; AND 1700 SAMPLES OF VARYING DESCRIPTIONS WERE ANALYZED FOR ADULTERATION. 33 SAMPLES OF MILK WERE ANALYZED FOR COMPLIANCE TO VITAMIN D STANDARDS. 128 SAMPLES OF FLOUR, BREAD, ROLLS, AND NOODLE PRODUCTS WERE ANALYZED IN COMPLIANCE WITH PUBLIC ACT #72 PERTAINING TO THE ENRICHMENT OF GRAINS ACT FOR RIBOFLAVIN, NIACIN, THIAMIN, IRON AND MOISTURE. A TOTAL OF 2947 FOOD SAMPLES. BABCOCK
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Progress 01/01/75 to 12/30/75
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Inspection of food, drug and cosmetic samples submitted by the Department of Agriculture, the Dept. of Environmental Protection, and the Dept. of Consumer Protection in the enforcement of Connecticut dairy laws, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and Meat and Poultry Inspection Act; analysis of similar products for other State and Federal Agencies, local health and police departments. The annual report of these examinations for 1975 has not been completed, but the following analyses have been completed in compliance with the foregoing regulations; 1346 samples of meat (franks, hamburg, sausage, bolognas, other processed meats, spices) and food products, (breads, oils and shortenings, noodles and macaroni, frozen eggs. 306 samples of beverages, candy and desserts,canned vegetables and fruits, flour products, cheese, syrups, alcoholic beverages, milk products, miscellaneous foods and work done in collaboration with other Station Departments were analyzed; 40 samples of
drug, cosmetics and hazardous substances analyzed; and 1884 samples of varying descriptions were analyzed for adulteration. 54 samples of milk were analyzed for compliance to Vitamin D. Standards. 155 samples of flour, bread, rolls and noodle products were analyzed in compliance with Public Act #72 pertaining to the Enrichment ofGrains Act for riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, iron and moisture. A total of 3785 food samples. Babcock glassware and dairy thermometers are required by statute
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Progress 01/01/74 to 12/30/74
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Inspection of food, drug and cosmetic samples submitted by the Department of Agriculture, the Dept. of Environmental Protection, and the Dept. of Consumer Protection in the enforcement of Connecticut dairy laws, Food, Drug and CosmeticAct, and Meat and Poultry Inspection Act; analysis of similar products for otherState and Federal Agencies, local health and police departments. The annual report of these examinations for 1974 has not been completed, but the following analyses have been completed in compliance with the foregoing regulations; 1297 samples of meat (franks, hamburg, sausage, bolognas, other processed meats, spices) and food products, (breads, oils and shortenings, noodles and macaroni, and frozen eggs. 421 samples of beverages, candy and desserts, canned vegtablesand fruits, flour products, cheese, syrups, alcoholic beverages, milk producers,miscellaneous foods and work done in collaboration and other Station Departmentswere analyzed; 24 samples of drug,
cosmetics and hazardous substances analyzed; and 1631 samples of varying descriptions were analyzed for adultration. 60 samples of milk were analyzed for compliance to Vitamin D. Standards. 95 samples of flour, bread, rolls, grits and rice were analyzed in compliance with Public Act #72 pertaining to the Enrichment of Grains Act for riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, iron and moisture. A total of 3548 food samples. Also included in this total were 20 Food samples for monosodium glutamate research.
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Progress 01/01/73 to 12/30/73
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Inspection of food, drug and cosmetic samples submitted by the Department of Agriculture, the Dept. of Environmental Protection, and the Dept. of Consumer Protection in the enforcement of Connecticut dairy laws, Food, Drug and CosmeticAct, and Meat and Poultry Inspection Act; analysis of similar products for otherState and Federal Agencies, local health and police departments. The annual report of these examinations for 1972 has not been completed, but the following analyses have been completed in compliance with the foregoing regulations: 1591 samples of meat (franks, hamburg, sausage, bolognas, other processed meats, spices) and food products, (breads, oils and shortenings, noodles and macaroni, and frozen eggs. 195 samples of beverages, candy and desserts, canned vegetables and fruits, flour products, cheese, syrups, alcoholic beverages, milkproducts, miscellaneous foods and work done in collaboration with other Station Departments were analyzed; 32 samples of
drug, cosmetics and hazardous substances analyzed; and 1569 samples of varying descriptions were analyzed for adulteration. 50 samples of milk were analyzed for compliance to Vitamin D. Standards. 75 samples of flour, bread, rolls, grits and rice were analyzed in compliance with Public Act #72 pertaining to the Enrichment of Grains Act for riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, iron and moisture. A total of 3512 food samples. Babcock glassware and dairy thermometers are required by statute to be certifiedby this Station before they may be used. 634 pieces, (milk test bottles, pipettes, cream test bottles and thermometers) were tested of which 628 were passed. A grand total of 4,146 samples.
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Progress 01/01/72 to 12/30/72
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Inspection of food, drug and cosmetic samples submitted by the Department of Agriculture (Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service), and the Department of Consumer Protection in the enforcement of Connecticut dairy laws, Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, and Meat and Poultry Inspection Act; analysis of similar products for other State and Federal Agencies, local health and police departments. The annual report of these examinations for 1972 has not been completed, but the following analyses have been completed in compliance with theforegoing regulations: 1859 samples of meat (franks, hamburg, sausage, bolognas,other processed meats, spices) and food products, (breads, oils and shortenings,noodles and macaroni, frozen eggs, beverages, candy and desserts, canned fruit and vegetables, flour products, cheese, syrups and honey, alcoholic beverages, vinegar, etc.) were analyzed; 25 samples of drug, cosmetics and hazardous substances analyzed; and 1382 samples of
varying descriptions were analyzed for adulteration. 84 samples of milk were analyzed for compliance to Vitamin D. Standards. A total of 3350 food samples. Babcock glassware and dairy thermometers are required by statute to be certified by this Station before theymay be used. 798 pieces, (milk test bottles, pipettes, cream test bottles and thermometers) were tested of which 792 were passed. A grand total of 4,148 samples.
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Progress 01/01/71 to 12/30/71
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Inspection of food, drug and cosmetic samples submitted by the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and the Department of Consumer Protection in the enforcement of the Connecticut dairy laws and Food, Drug and Cosmetic Acts respectively; analysis of similar products for the other State and Federal Agencies, local health and police departments, and private citizens. The annualreport of these examination for 1971 has not been compiled, but the following examples of the work done may be cided: (1) 1195 samples were analyzed for adult-eration, (2) 1379 samples of meat and meat products were analyzed for ingredients. This group included hamburg, sausage, frankfurts, bologna, spices,pickling salts, dairy products, and misc. samples. (3) 110 samples of beverageswere tested for fruit contents, undeclared preservatives, etc. (4) 10 samples ofcandy and desserts were examined (5) 28 samples of canned fruits and vegetables were checked for contents, preservatives,
etc., (6) 20 samples of fats and oils were examined for adulteration (7) 11 samples of flour products were examined, (8) samples of drugs, cosmetics and suspected hazardous substances were examinedfor composition and compliance with claimes made for them, (9) 31 samples of cheese for standards and water (1) 9 samples of maple and other syrups for compliance with standards, (11) 35 miscellaneous samples for various claims. Total number of samples analyzed in this group was 2875. In addition 120 samples of milk were analyzed for compliance to Vitimin D. Standards.
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Progress 01/01/70 to 12/30/70
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Inspection of food, drug and cosmetic samples submitted by the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and the Department of Consumer Protection in the enforcement of the Connecticut dairy laws and Food, Drug and Cosmetic Acts respectively; analysis of similar products for other State and Federal Agencies,local health and policy departments, and private citizens. The annual report ofthese examinations for 1970 has not been compiled, but the following examples ofthe work done may be cited: (1) Four Hundred Ninety-Six samples were examined for insect or rodent infestation, decomposition or presence of foreign substances, (2) 300 samples of hamburg were checked for fat contents and the presence of preservatives, (3) the compositions of 37 samples of frankforts, 88samples of sausage and 14 of ham were determined, (4) 122 other samples connected with the meat inspection program were analyzed. (5) 78 samples of sodas, fruit juices and fruit beverages were tested
for their fruit contents, undeclared preservatives, etc., (6) 24 samples of candy and desserts were examined (7) 33 samples of canned fruits and vegetables were checked for contents, preservatives, etc., (8) 8 samples of fats and oils were examined foradulteration (9) 2 samples of eggs were examined for decomposition (10) 7 samples of flour products were examined, (11) 49 samples of drugs, cosmetics and suspected hazardous substances were examined for composition and compliance with claims made for them, (12) 57 samples of dairy products were analyzed for fat contents, moisture, etc., (13) 29 samples of milk were analyzed for vitamin D contents.
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Progress 01/01/69 to 12/30/69
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Inspection of food, drug and cosmetic samples submitted by the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and the Department of Consumer Protection in the enforcement of the Connecticut dairy laws and Food, Drug and Cosmetic Acts respectively; analysis of similar products for other State and Federal Agencies,local health and police departments, and private citizens. The annual report ofthese examinations for 1969 has not been compiled, but the following examples ofthe work done may be cited: (1) Two-hundred Forty samples were examined for insect or rodent infestation, decomposition or presence of foreign substances, (2) 212 samples of hamburg were checked for excessive fat, (3) 37 samples of frankforts were analyzed for excessive or undeclared dry skim milk, added water,and sodium nitrite, (4) 58 samples of sodas, fruit juices and fruit beverages were tested for their fruit contents, undeclared preservatives, etc., (5) 29 samples of candy and desserts were
examined (6) 23 samples of canned fruits and vegetables were checked for contents, preservatives, etc., (7) 8 samples of fatsand oils wre examined for adulteration (8) 10 samples of eggs were examined for decomposition, (9) 21 samples of flour products were examined, (10) 55 samples of drugs, cosmetics and suspected hazardous substances were examined for composition and compliance with claims made for them.
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