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by the retailer as Pure Milk Lollies. The manufacturer
sold them only as milk lollies and the retailer offered an
explanation stating that he had only sold them for 2 days
before sampling took place. A warning letter was sent.
(e) Milk (1351 Informal); 1% deficient in non-fatty solids
(only 8.38%). (1367 Formal); 8.47% non-fatty solids.
Both samples contained no added water (Hortvet test) and
it was probable that the milk was as given by the cow.
Subsequent samples from same source genuine. It has been
a matter of national note and concern that genuine milk
has been showing a reduction of N.F. solids reputedly due
to poor feeding due to controlled feeding stuffs.
(f) Ammoniated tinture of Quinine B.P. and oil of cinnamon
(1479 Informal). Reported to contain excessive quinine
as compared with B.P.C. formula. A possibility of the title
not being an appropriate designation for the purposes of
S.II, Pharmacy and Medicine Act, 1941, was referred to
the Pharmaceutical Society who decided it was not a contravention.
The manufacturers' attention was drawn to
the excess of quinine, but no other action was taken.
(g) Sausages—
(i) (1391 Informal). Pork sausages with only 40% meat.
Owing to supply difficulties a formal sample could not
be obtained.
(ii) (1495 Informal) Pork sausage, 57% meat. (1501
Formal) Pork sausage, 58% meat.
Details of these samples were referred to the local Food
Executive Officer who took legal proceedings under
Defence Regulations resulting in conviction and fine.
(h) Savoury Spread (chocolate) (1490 Informal). The remaining
stocks were withdrawn from sale owing to staleness and
separation of sugar.
(i) Tomato Ketchup—
(i) (1463 Informal). Label did not disclose all ingredients
of sample. Old stock in warehouse and the wholesaler
was advised to re-label.
(ii) (1488 Informal) and (1514 Formal), Contained
900 pts. and 480 pts. per million respectively of
Benzoic Acid. This was an imported article and stocks
were withdrawn and re-exported. The attention of the
Ministry was drawn to this matter and taken up with
the Dominion concerned.
A summary of the fat and not-fatty solids contents of the
44 milk samples is given by the following tables:—
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