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Samples marked * were found to be below standard.
Hors D'oeuvre. (Antipasto).
The Public Analyst reported that this sample (an unopened tin) was
incorrectly labelled. Investigations were made and after correspondence with
the Ministry of Food it was discovered that this stock had been imported shortly
after the introduction of the Labelling Order which had been infringed. No
further importations were being made, and a formal warning was issued.
Lemonade Tablets.
The Public Analyst reported that these tablets were falsely described as
Lemonade Tablets, the liquid produced by dissolving one tablet in a tumblerful
of water being odourless and almost tasteless, bearing no resemblance to
lemonade After consideration of all the facts of the case the Council decided
that legal proceedings were not necessary but that a formal w arning be sent to
the vendor.
Essence of Rennet.
This sample proved to have been taken from an odd bottle of very old
stock. Proceedings were not considered necessary, and further samples taken
of this brand have proved quite satisfactory.
Salt Beef and Salt Beef Liquor.
These samples were taken as a result of a routine visit to a Butcher's Shop,
where a metal pickling bin had been installed in place of the old wooden type.
The Public Analyst reported that the samples were contaminated with
comparatively large quantities of zinc, extracted from the metal of the bin.
The butcher, on advice, reverted to the wooden type of container.
Sausage Meat and Beef Sausages.
These samples proved to be of inferior quality. Investigation revealed
that the deficiency was probably the result of malicious action by an unsatisfactory
employee, who was dismissed. After consideration of all the facts the Council
decided that proceedings were not necessary. A warning was sent, and
subsequent samples have proved satisfactory.