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Milk
"Twenty-nine samples of new milk, procured from one farmer,
were found to be deficient in fat. There was no evidence of added
water and the fat deficiencies appeared to be due to seasonal conditions
over which the farmer had no control. A letter of advice
was sent to him. Seven samples—three from each of two farmers
and one from another—were all deficient in fat. In two of these
cases associated samples were genuine and no further action was
taken, and in the third case the deficiencies were so slight that no
action was taken. The remaining eight samples, two from each of
four farmers, were all deficient in solids-not-fat, although the
presence of added water was not confirmed, and the farmers were
advised in each case.
Butter
"This sample, sold in a cafe as 'bread and butter", was found
to be bread and margarine. An official caution was issued.
Sausages, etc.
"Two samples of pork sausages procured from a firm of retail
grocers and one sample of sausage meat from a butcher, all contained
undeclared preservative. Official cautions were issued.
Sweets
"This was a sample of 'milk caramels' deficient in milk fat.
No decision has yet been made as to what action will be taken in
this case.
Merchandise Marks Acts, 1887-1926
"212 inspections of shops were undertaken to ensure that the
Marking Orders relating to certain imported foodstuffs made under
the Merchandise Marks Act, 1926 were complied with. 1,104
separate displays of meat, apples, tomatoes, poultry, dried fruit,
butter and honey were examined. No serious infringements were
disclosed and verbal cautions were given in respect of minor
infringements not being found so serious as to warrant more
stringent action.
The Labelling of Food Order, 1953
"This Order requires that in general pre-packed foods shall
bear on the label a clear statement of the designation of the food
and, in the case of compound foods, the ingredients. It also requires
that the name and address of the packer or labeller appears.