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manufacturers. A sample of cakes described as "Macaroons"
contained no almond and an undertaking was received from the
manufacturer concerned that a suitable amendment would be made to
the wording on the wrappers used for this food.
"Cream A sample sold as "double cream" was found to be slightly
deficient in milk fat. A subsequent sample taken shortly afterwards
from the same source was found to be genuine and no further
action was called for.
"Fish Two purchases of fish from the same retailer were found to
be smoked cod and not smoked haddock which had been requested.
An official caution was sent to the retailer concerned.
"Fresh Fruit Five samples sold as "William pears" were each
found to be Packham's Triumph pears. Two of these samples were
purchased from one retailer who was prosecuted and who was fined
£4 with £2 2s. Od costs. The three other traders from whom
the other 3 samples were purchased were also prosecuted and each
was fined £2. with £1. Is. Od. costs.
"Meat and Meat Products Two samples of calves' liver purchased
from a butcher were both found to be ox liver; the retailer was
prosecuted and fined £6. Two samples of lambs* liver purchased
from another butcher were found to be pigs liver against whomr
proceedings were taken and who was fined a total of £6, with
£2 2s, Od costs.
"Non Brewed Condiment A sample of non brewed condiment was
found to be 13% deficient in acetic acid and an official caution
was sent to the retailer concerned.
"Vinegar: = In response to a request for vinegar a trader sold nonbrewed
condiment A subsequent sample purchased shortly afterwards
was found to be satisfactory and no further action was
called for Two purchases of vinegar were made from another
retailer and non-brewed condiment was supplied on each occasion;
an official caution was sent to this trader. Another trader also
supplied non-brewed condiment when vinegar was requested, Shortly
afterwards when another purchase was made from the same shop the
trader correctly declared to the purchaser that he was supplying
non-brewed condiment and no further action was called for with
regard to the first unsatisfactpry sample,"
The Public Control Officer has also furnished the following
report upon associated work under other Acts:-