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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 - Boneless Chicken:
The sample was deficient in meat to the extent of 10 per cent. No further stocks
were available for formal sampling.
Informal Sample - Fruit Salad:
Ingredients as declared on the label were not in the order by weight in which they
were present in the can, as required by the Labelling of Food Order 1953.
The producers were advised and the label revised.
Formal Sample - Orange Squash:
The sample contained Cyclamic Acid. Cyclamic Acid is an artificial sweetener
which is not a permitted artificial sweetener. (The Artificial Sweetener in Food Regulations
1969).
The manufacturers and the distributers were advised.
Despite arrangements for massive withdrawal of the product known to contain
Cyclamic Acid, a few small stocks held by retailers had remained undetected. The remainder
of stock was withdrawn.
Formal Sample - Blackcurrant Drink:
The sample contained Cyclamic Acid.
The producers were advised and agreed that the sample came from a retailer's
old and undetected stock.
Formal Sample - Grapefruit Juice:
The ingredients of the article were not specified on the label, as required by the
Labelling of Food Regulations 1953.
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