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The annual report on food sampling would not be complete without
reference to the help and advice given by the Public Analyst
(D. D. Moir, Esq., MSc., F.R.I.C.). The correspondence with manufacturers,
importers and wholesalers, which inevitably follows upon
an adulterated or irregular sample has been brought to a successful
conclusion on many occasions because of the close co-operation and
assistance given by Mr. Moir, and it is pleasing to record the helpful
relationship which has grown up since Richmond undertook sampling
duties in 1954.
Sample No. 499 : Bombay Duck.
Added salt not disclosed on label: agreement with importers to
amend labelling to comply with Labelling of Food Order, 1953.
Sample No. 500 : Cheese and Ham Spread.
Reported to be deficient in butterfat and not to be correctly
labelled : agreement reached with the manufacturers and importers
that butterfat content would be increased and the product labelled to
comply with the Labelling of Food Order, 1953.
Sample No. 516 : Lean Mince Beef.
Contained 23 per cent of fat: butcher undertook to keep a
reasonable proportion of fat (not more than 15 per cent) in any
mince described as "lean".
Samples Nos. 544 & 545 : Marmalade and Raspberry Jam.
Both jams were home-made and deficient in soluble solids: stocks
withdrawn from sale and advice given on use of jam-making thermometer.
Sample No. 551 : Butter Nougat.
Imported from Germany and found not to resemble nougat as
known in this country: agreement reached with importers on new
description for this product.
Sample No. 555 : Tea.
A newspaper advertisement described the tea as "tiny little
leaves" whereas analysis showed the sample to be tea obtained by
comminuting leaves of normal size to tiny fragments. The company
undertook not to use this description in future in their advertising.