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Samples Nos. 215, 217, 218 and 220: Cake Mixes.
Four formal samples of Cake Mixes were purchased on the 20th
March, 1956, and in. respect of each sample the Public Analyst
reported that the ingredients did not include icing or filling, but that
the carton bore a large picture of an iced and filled cake. The Public
Analyst stated that in his opinion it should have been made clear on
the carton that the contents did not include ingredients for icing and
filling.
Correspondence with the four manufacturers showed that in two
cases the product sampled was no longer being made. Representations
were made by the other two manufacturers that the packaging and
labelling of their products were not misleading, and no further action
was taken on these samples.
Samples Nos. 222 and 252: Rum Fudge.
Samples of rum fudge purchased on the 9th April and 14th
June, 1956 were examined by the Public Analyst and found not to
contain genuine rum. Correspondence with the wholesaler and
retailers showed that in each case the retailer had chosen to sell the
sweets as "Rum Fudge", whereas the wholesaler described them as
"Fudge with Rum Flavour". Undertakings were given by the retailers
that the correct designation would be adhered to in the future.
Sample No. 265: Channel Islands Milk.
A formal sample of Channel Islands milk purchased on the 13th
July, 1956 was examined by the Public Analyst and found to contain
only 3.38% milk fat, whereas the statutory standard is 4%. In this
case a warning letter was sent to the dairyman concerned.
Sample No. 269: Friars Balsam.
An informal sample of Friars Balsam B P. was purchased on the
13th July, 1956 and the Public Analyst reported the product to be
deficient in total solids and in total balsamic acids. Correspondence
with the retailers showed that the stock had been immediately withdrawn
from sale, and the manufacturers stated that they had taken
action to comply with the standards referred to by the Public Analyst.
A subsequent sample of the product was found to be genuine.