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Other examples where corrective action was sought are set out as f611ows:-
The percentage fat content marking on Continental Cheeses when set out as
a percentage "I.D.M.changed to a comprehensible statement of "Pat on the dry
matter".
A Continental biscuit marked as "Cheese Pilled", which contained a filling
only 20 per cent cheese.
Such descriptions of Continental soft cheeses as "Super-Creme", "TripleCreme"
and "Cream" etc. amended to indicate the true nature of the product,
i.e. whole-milk cheese, cheese spread etc.
Rice puddings marked as "Creamed Rice", fruit "syrups" labelled as fruit
"juices", a "Seedless Pig Bar" which was found to contain crushed seeds, and
cheese spreads described as "processed cheese".
The claim that a particular breakfast cereal has twice as much honey as
any other cereal was challenged.
Some extravagant claims in respect of medical remedies were challenged
and the advertisements withdrawn.
Special Designated Milks
During 1959, 3 samples of designated milks were taken, and compliance with
statutory requirements was satisfactorily maintained.
MEAT AND OTHER FOODS
There are now no slaughterhouses operating in Brentford and Chiswick.
FOOD CONDEMNED DURING THE YEAR 1959
Pruit and Vegetables 5 tons
Meat and Bacon 1¼ tons
Perishable Goods 4 cwts
Tinned Goods 6,543 tins
Unsound food is disposed of by incineration, tipping or for animal feeding.
MILK
During 1959, the following licences were issued under the Regulations
mentioned -
Milk (Special Designation)(Pasteurised & Sterilised Milk) Regulations,
1949 to 1953.
Dealer's Licences 67
Supplementary Licences 18
Milk (Special Designation)(Raw Milk) Regulations, 1949 to 1954.
Dealer" s Licences 22
Supplementary Licences 9
BAKEHOUSES
Number in district in use 5
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