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with pictures of the mature fruits although the jellies are flavoured with artificial
agents. Representations to the manufacturers on the misleading nature of such
illustrations have met with success.
Attention was paid to the labelling of honey which is frequently described as
being derived from a specific blossom. Two samples of " Pure Clover Honey"
contained 57% and 25% of clover pollen grains respectively whereas the Public
Analyst is of the opinion that a minimum of 80% clover pollen grains should be
present. The first sample was a Canadian import and the packers in this country
have agreed to take pollen counts before deciding on the appropriate label. The
second sample was produced in this country, and since it is most unlikely that
any British bee-keeper could guarantee that his stocks fed exclusively on clover the
producer was advised to confine the wording on his label to " English Honey
A sample of Turmeric Powder, the vegetable colouring matter used in curries,
pickles, etc., was found to be adulterated with tapioca starch and added artificial
colour. Legal proceedings were instituted against the person who arranged the
importation from India but these were dropped following submission of a warranty
implicating a firm who had merely acted on the defendant's behalf. It has been
agreed that future imports of this and similar products shall be subjected to analysis
before release for sale in this country.
A sample of an imported chocolate novelty was found to contain more than
twice the permitted level of lead. The importers co-operated readily with the department
in suspending sales and, after further investigation, in recalling supplies for
disposal other than for human consumption.
All the milk samples proved satisfactory, the average analysis being :
Fat 3.67%
Solids not Fat 8.81%