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Milk. Three samples of milk obtained from one farmer
contained added water. Proceedings were authorised and a fine of
£4. 0, 0d„ plus £4. 18, 0d. costs imposed. Five cases of glass in
milk, all connected with one firm of processors, were reported.
In two cases the evidence was insufficient to prove when the glass
entered the milk and therefore no action was taken. In one case
proceedings were authorised, but the magistrates dismissed the
case and ordered £5, 5. 0d costs against the County Council. An
official and a verbal caution were given in the remaining two cases.
Cheese. Four samples of "cream cheese" were found to be
processed cheese. In one case an official caution was given;
verbal cautions were given in two cases, and in the remaining case
the follow up samples were declared to be processed cheese and no
further action was taken.
Ice Cream, A sample of ice cream was deficient in fat: an
official caution was issued.
Meat and Meat Products. Roasting beef was found to contain
preservative, The butchers were issued with an official caution.
Two tins of stewed steak were found to be unfit for human consumption.
Official cautions were issued to the provision merchants.
Cakes and biscuits, A sample of "macaroons" were found to
have a coconut base and not almond as should be the case in true
macaroons. The manufacturers agreed to amend their description.
Vinegar. A sample of "vinegar" was found to be non-brewed
condiment. An official caution was issued.
Sweets, A sample of confectionery, described by label as
"Cream Filled Eggs", contained no cream. The firm displaying the
confectionery had written their own display cards, and upon being
communicated with immediately agreed to amend this false description.
Wines and Spirits. A sample of whisky contained a small
percentage of added water. Further samples proved to be genuine
and no further action was taken.
The Food and Drugs Act, 1955, in section 47, contains new
provisions concerning the descriptions which can be applied to
certain substances which resemble cream in appearance but are not
cream. This has necessitated the making of many inspection visits
and the giving of advice to all traders likely to be concerned to
ensure that they were fully aware of these new requirements.