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The samples described as adulterated or irregular were reported upon
by the Analyst as follows and action was taken as indicated:
Informal Sample - Ammoniated Tincture of Quinine.
The sample contained ammonia (NH3) 0.52 per cent w/v, instead of
0.85 - 1.05 per cent w/v as quoted in the British Pharmaceutical Codex.
The vendor stated that in his opinion the deficiency of ammonia was due to
the age of the sample and that all old stock had been destroyed.
Informal Sample - Buttermilk Drink Fat Free.
The Public Analyst regarded this sample as one of cultured skimmed
milk and that although in his opinion prejudice to the purchaser would be
extremely difficult to prove he wished the attention of the manufacturer to
be drawn to his objection to the term Buttermilk being used.
The manufacturer was informed accordingly and in reply stated that he
disagreed with the Public Analyst's opinion.
A formal sample will be obtained.
Informal Sample - Cake Fruit Mixture.
The container of the mixture of sultanas, currants, seedless raisins
and cut mixed citrus peel was not labelled in accordance with Article 4 of
the Labelling of Food Order, 1953.
The vendors stated that their Branch Managers were instructed to comply
with the Labelling Order by affixing labels on pre-packed articles.
Informal Sample - Calves Liver Pate.
The ingredients specified on the label of the container as "made from
pure liver, pork and selected spices". Liver is a generic and not a
specific description which is required by the Labelling of Food Order, 1953.
Informal Sample - Coffee White.
The milk content of the sample was 15 per cent by volume and in the
opinion of the Public Analyst white coffee should contain not less than
50 per cent by volume of milk.
Informal Sample - Danish Pasteurised Cream Cheese Spread with Pineapple.
A sample containing cream cheese, vegetable gum and pineapple.
The term 'vegetable gum' is not an appropriate designation for the
purpose of the Labelling of Food Order, 1953.
The manufacturers submitted a copy of a new label specifying vegetable
gum as "CAROBGUM".
Informal Sample - Devon Fancies.
A sample of small fancy cakes or pastries comprising a pastry case
filled with cake substance with a layer of jam at the bottom and topped
with various forms of icing and decorations.
The Public Analyst was of the opinion that the term 'Devon Fancies'
should be applied only to cakes that are either peculiar to or originate
from Devon.
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