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Blackcurrant Jam
This was deficient in soluble solids and the name and address of the packer was
not on the label. The product was homemade and further sale was discontinued by the
retailer.
Apple Chutney
This was another homemade product which did not have the list of ingredients
or the name and address of the packer on the label. The sale of the product was discontinued.
Dried Sliced Onions
This sample had a moisture content of 11.2% instead of the usual 5%. As a
result of a meeting held between a representative of the firm, the Public Analyst and
the Chief Public Health Inspector it was agreed that a new pack of less permeable
substance be used in future.
Rollmop Herrings Flavoured with Wine Sauce
Wine was omitted from the list of ingredients and the manufacturers agreed to
add this to the label.
Herbal Bonbons with Honey
The label declared the Vitamin C content as 260mg. per 100g. whereas the
sample contained only 202mg. per 100g. The importers arranged for the vitamin
content to be increased to allow for deterioration due to storage.
Coffee Brandy-Flavoured Chocolates
The label included a picture of a glass which could indicate to the purchaser that
the chocolates contained a spirit. The manufacturers agreed to change the label.
Wine Stabiliser
This contained a permitted preservative but one that was not allowed in wine
offered for sale. The product has been withdrawn by the manufacturer.
Mixed Vegetables in Vinegar.
This sample did not contain a list of ingredients on the label, and the product has
been withdrawn from sale by the retailer.
Peperoni
Two samples of this product obtained from the same shop did not contain a list of
ingredients on the label. The present occupier of the shop had no knowledge from
which importer the articles had been obtained. All existing stocks were withdrawn
from sale.
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