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27.
Of the nine samples referred to in the previous paragraph,
six related to bread rolls or bread slices and in one instance
(3 samples) proceedings were instituted against the manufacturers
for selling food with a label which was calculated to mislead
as to the quality of the food. Proceedings were not instituted
in the second instance (3 samples) where it was deemed that the
label was not misleading, although there was a difference
between the analysis stated thereon and that disclosed by the
Public Analyst,, The continued introduction of foods which are
claimed to have a dietetic value require close observation.
Not infrequently the manufacturers go to the trouble of
printing on the label a precise analysis (although there would
appear to be no obligation to do this) but experience has shown
that this analysis is not strictly adhered to in the product.
Two samples of Siam Patna Rice were submitted for analysis
from a school canteen on account of taint. The analysts were
unable to find any reason for this and bacteriological
examination for organisms, such as would be associated with
faecal matter, yielded negative results. The stock of rice
was returned to the suppliers.
A sample of Dried Milk Powder was also submitted for
analysis from a school canteen because of the presence of burnt
specks in the substance thereof. These were identified as
burnt or charred milk powder.