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The following comments relate to samples noted as unsatisfactory.
Cheese
A sample sold by retail as "cream cheese" was found to contain less
than 50% of milk fat which is necessary before the description "cream"
can be applied to a cheese. The retailer had purchased this food under the
description "creamery cheese" a designation which he had misunderstood.
This trader was cautioned.
Two further samples, of processed cheese, were found to bear false
descriptions. These samples consisted of packets of assorted cheese
spreads which were described as "processed cheese" and one of the
assortment was described as "Gorgonzola cheese spread", whereas it
was made from Gorgonzola and Cheddar cheeses. The manufacturers
were cautioned and they took immediate steps to rectify these errors
Cream
A sample of tinned sterilised cream was found to be slightly deficient
in milk fat. The investigations into this sample were not concluded by the
end of 1958.
Vinegar
A sample sold as "vinegar" was found to be non-brewed condiment.
A letter of caution was sent to the retailer concerned.
Miscellaneous
A sample of oyster sauce imported from the Far East, was found to
contain a prohibited preservative, namely benzoic acid, to the extent of
851 parts per million. The label bore a statement indicating the presence
of this preservative and this should have been seen and its significance
realised by the retailer. For this reason he received an official caution as
did also the importer of this food.
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