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also the name and address of the packer or labeller. One infringement of this Order
was detected.
Tins of Chicken with Rice were found in one shop not bearing the prescribed
statement of ingredients. This food had been canned abroad and an official caution
was sent to the importers concerned,
False or Misleading Descriptions. As in previous years a considerable amount
of work has been done in the detailed scrutiny of advertisements and the labels on
pre-packed foods, and taking suitable action in those cases where a label or advertisement
contains a false or misleading description of the food to which it relates.
This work is of benefit to the whole County irrespective of where within the County
offences may be detected. During the year under review corrective action has been
secured in respect of salmon with potato salad, crystallized jelly pineapple slices,
pure egg mundelech, cherry juice, lime juice, imitation cream, cream filled biscuits,
cream filled Easter eggs and cheese. In every case the person responsible agreed to
make necessary suitable amendments to labels as a result of my representations. In
no case was it necessary to institute proceedings.
Special Designated Milk During the year in question one licence was issued
by my Council in respect of the use of the special designation "pasteurised" for
milk processed within your area. These premises were regularly inspected, and compliance
with the requirements of the Act and of the appropriate Regulations was
maintained. 37 samples of pasteurised milk were taken, all of which were certified
as being satisfactory.
Safe Milk. In addition to the foregoing. 5 samples of raw milk were procured
within your Borough and submitted to test for the presence of tubercle bacilli. None
was found contaminated,"
SLAUGHTERHOUSES.
There are no slaughterhouses licensed in the district,
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