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SAMPLING OF FOOD AND DRUGS.
A total of 50 food samples, as follows, was taken and submitted
to Dr. J, H. Hamence, F.R.I.C., the Council's Public Analyst, for
examination.
Description of article. No. taken Result of Analysis.
Tea 1 Genuine
Instant coffee 1 "
Starch reduced orispbread biscuits 1 Unsatisfactory
(A starch reduced product but no warning was given that the
intake should be restricted to be effective in a slimming
diet. The manufacturers were requested to re-label
correctly.)
Bread 1 Unsatisfactory
(The bread contained pieces of stale discoloured dough.
The Baker was informed and requested to take greater care
during manufacture.)
Dairy cream sponge 1 Genuine
Plum pudding 1 "
Jam sponge pudding 1 "
Pancake and batter mix 1 "
Custard powder 1 "
Self raising flour 1 "
Plain flour 1 11
Non-brewed condiment 1 "
Ground white pepper 1 "
Bitter lemon drink 1 "
Orange juice 1 Unsatisfactory
(The bottle and contents contained mould growth. Legal
proceedings were taken.)
Canned cream 1 Genuine
Cultured cream 1 "
Butter 3 "
Lard 1 "
Canned anchovies 1 "
Pish fingers 1 Unsatisfactory
(The product had a highly objectionable smell suggestive
of putrefaction and some mould growth. It was unfit for
human consumption. Legal proceedings were taken.)
Potted salmon with butter 1 Genuine
Brandy flavour 1 "
Dried mint 1 "
Ground ginger 1 "
Flavoured cornflour 1 "
Gelatine 1 "
Jelly 1 "
Canned corn beef loaf 1 "