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The irregular samples comprised :
(a) Dried Brewers Yeast, High Protein Food, Pre-cooked Flakes from Pure Rye,
Dried Apricots, Pectozyme, 'Wine Yeast ~Hutrient, Beer and Stout Yeast, Beer Yeast
J^utrient, Blac\ Molasses, Dried Sliced Onions (four samples), Natural Sea Salt,
Stea\burgers, Wheat Diet, Yeast Energiser, Wine Stabiliser, Beer Heading Liquid,
Pumpkin Seeds, Tahin, Sweet and Sour Sauce.
The labelling of these products was not in accordance with the requirements of the
Labelling of Food Order, 1953. As a result of representation to the respective manufacturers
and packers concerned, appropriate labels were brought into use.
(b) Processed Cheese Spread without added Salt.
This product was found to contain sodium and chloride in excess of that declared
on the label. In addition the other ingredients were not specified. Stocks were withdrawn
from sale and the importers cancelled further supplies from abroad.
(c) Lemon Curd.
This article had deteriorated due to a separation of the syrup, whereas Lemon
Curd of ordinary commercial quality is a homogeneous product. It was not possible to
discover the specific cause of the separation and stocks were withdrawn from sale.
(d) Cough Syrup.
This sample was considered to be irregular in view of the statement on the label
that it "contained vitamin C to replace the vitamin C lost under the stress of a cold".
Although the matter was discussed with the manufacturers it was considered that there
was insufficient evidence to justify formal proceedings and no further action was taken.
(e) Cider Vinegar.
This sample contained a bacterial growth. The growth was considered to be
harmless and probably originated from the fermentation of the vinegar. Stocks of the
product showed a similar condition and were destroyed.
(f) Tomato Paste.
Upon analysis this product was found to contain an amount of tin in excess of
that recommended by the Food Standards Committee in their report on Tin in Canned
Goods. Stocks of the product were surrendered and destroyed.
(g) Skimmed Milk Powder.
The size of the lettering for part of the declaration on the label was less than
prescribed under the Dried Milk Regulations, 1965. The manufacturers were informed
and stocks of the product were withdrawn from distribution for appropriate labelling.
(h) Carrot Tablets.
The claim on the label regarding the quantity of carotene was not consistent with
that found in the sample. The packers were notified and new labels were introduced.
(i) Chilli Sauce.
This sample contained the preservative Benzoic Acid but its presence in this type
of food is not permitted. Stocks of the product were surrendered and destroyed.
(j) Blackcurrant Crumble.
The Analyst reported that this article contained two human hairs. The manufacturers
were unable to account for this contamination as the food was produced in
a modern factory in which a high standard of hygiene and quality control is practised.
This was confirmed by a report from the Health Department in whose district the
factory is situated.
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