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The following information is given with reference to the
unsatisfactory samples:
Milk: Of the 5 unsatisfactory samples 2 were found to contain
splinters of glass in the bottles in which the milk was
delivered to the purchasers. Pull enquiry was made into these
matters and a letter of caution was addressed to the vendor
concerned. The remaining 3 samples were /3 pt. bottles of milk
delivered to schools and each was found to be slightly deficient
in solids-not-fat. There was no evidence of any added water and
other samples of milk taken from the same source at the same
time were all found to be genuine.
Cakes: 2 samples were obtained from the same baker/retailer;
one was described as 'Chocolate Cream Sandwich' and the other
as 'Cream Sandwich'. In each case the filling was found to be
imitation cream and a letter of caution was addressed to the
trader concerned.
Cheese: A sample described as 'Full Cream Little Dutch Cheese'
was found to be a whole milk cheese. The attention of the
importer concerned was drawn to the misdescription on the label
of this food and immediate steps were taken to secure a suitable
amendment of this label.
Fish: A sample of smoked haddock was found on examination to be
a sample of smoked cod. A summons was issued against the
retailers who in turn, summoned their Manager under the
provisions of Section 113 of the above Act. The Manager was
convicted and fined £1.
Sausages A sample of pork sausages was found to be preserved
with sulphur dioxide but the presence of this preservative was
not disclosed in the manner required by The Public Health
(Preservatives &c., in Food) Regulations. The amount of
preservative present was permissible had its presence been so
disclosed. An official caution was sent to the retailer
concerned.
Merchandise Marks Acts 1887 1953: 98 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. 282 separate displays of meat, apples,
tomatoes, poultry, dried fruits and butter were examined. No
serious infringement was disclosed and verbal cautions were
given in respect of those minor infringements which were
detected.
The Labelling of Food Order 1953: At 49 premises 165 articles
of pre packed food were examined to see that they bore a label
which gave a clear statement of the designation of the food,
and, in the case of compound foods, the ingredients, and also
the name and address of the packer or labeller. No infringement
of this Order was detected.
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
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