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All the above samples were geniune with the exception
of the following:—
Cream Cheese. Adulterated. Analysis—A soft
cheese not a cream cheese. Fat 12.9 per
cent. Total solids 38.9 per cent.
Remarks—This cheese was labelled "The cream
of all cheeses" which could be taken as an intimation
that the article was a cream cheese. As it)
was an imported article the matter was referred'
to the Ministry of Food.
Extra Strong Cinnamon Tablets. Inferior. Analysis—Contained
24 per cent calcium carbonate
not declared in the formula.
Remarks—Manufacturers will declare this ingredient
in future.
Halibut Oil Capsules. Inferior. Analysis—Vitla,-
min A 36,000 I.U./gramme.
Remarks—Under investigation.
Marzipan Bar. Adulterated. Analysis—Imitation
marzipan; wheat, soya and sugar.
Remarks—Incorrectly labelled by the manufacturer.
Caution issued.
BYELAWS.
Byelaws made by the Urban District Council of
Crayford and confirmed by the Ministry of Food for
securing the observance of sanitary and cleanly conditions
and practices in connection with the handling, wrapping
and delivery of food sold or intended for sale for
human consumption, and in connection with the sale or
exposure for sale in the open air of food intended for
human consumption came into force on the 1st March,
1950.
CLEAN FOOD CAMPAIGN.
In my report for 1949 I referred to the Clean Food
Campaign being organised in conjunction with the
Boroughs of Bexley and Erith. The scheme is progressing
and Codes of Practice are in preparation for the
various Food Traders. Preparations are also in progress
for a Clean Food Exhibition to be held in 1951.
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