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Of the total, 10 were held to offend the statutory provisions as
follows:—
Butter Flavoured Sauce—No. 71.
The label was not in accordance with the Labelling of Food (No. 2)
Order, 1944 and a warning was served on the vendor.
Coffee Essence with Chicory—No. 87.
This sample contained only 0.12%weight in volume of caffeine
as against the standard of 0.25% prescribed by the Order. Legal
proceedings were prevented by the accidental destruction of the third
portion of the sample.
Coffee with Chicory—No. 109.
The caffeine content was only 0.18% weight in volume. Prosecution
was taken and the case dismissed after the Defendant had
successfully pleaded a warranty.
Milk—No. 116.
This sample contained 2% added water. A warning was given.
Milk—No 160.
The sample was deficient in fat to the extent of 13%. Prosecution
was authorised but withdrawn as a result of a technical error in
procedure.
Milk—No 161.
This sample showed a small proportion of added water and a
warning was given.
Vinegar (Pickling—Non-brewed)—No. 117.
The sample contained 3.6% acetic acid as against the statutory
minimum of 4%. Prosecution resulted in a fine of £5 with 3 guineas
costs.
Gravy Granules—No. 205.
This sample was decomposed and contained a large number of
dead mites. Further, the package did not comply with the Food (No. 2)
Labelling Order. The defendant on prosecution was fined £10 and costs
on each of the two summonses.
Sausage Meat (Beef)—No. 235.
The sample contained 47% of meat instead of 50%. A warning
was served.
Gelatine—No. 245.
Whilst being genuine gelatine this sample was of low. jelly strength
judged by usual commercial standards. Warning given.
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