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With regard to the 20 unsatisfactory samples, the 9 samples of milk
include 2 samples which were deficient in solids-not-fat. They were
natural deficiencies however, and no action was taken other than to
point out the matter to the firm in question. The other 7 samples were
all cases of hot milk which contained added water and in 5 cases the
sellers were prosecuted. A total of £10 fines and 10 guineas costs were
awarded. The matter of the unsatisfactory sweets sample was one of
misleading description in that it was a case of a cake decoration which,
because of low sugar content, was misdescribed "sugar strands." In
view of the particular circumstances in this case no further action than
warning to the retailer was taken. One table jelly failed the setting test
by the appropriate Standards Order and in this case a warning was sent
to the firm.
The 9 vinegar cases were all of passing-off non-brewed condiment as
vinegar. There was one prosecution and warnings were given in the
other instances.
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