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Action Taken.
(a) Windsor Soup (1525, informal). This sample bore no
resemblance to Windsor Soup as ordinarily understood.
In addition, the proportion of tin was high, probably
indicating lengthy storage. The stock was bought in
1948, before the Ministry of Food Code of Practice came
into force, and the retailer was cautioned to check labels
before selling old stock.
(b) Channel Island Milk (1530, informal). Butterfat content
of this sample was only 3.60% instead of not less than
4%. The matter was referred to the milk division of the
Ministry of Food in accordance with circular 8/48.
(c) Milk (1544, informal). 1% deficient in non-fatty solids
(only 8.41%.) The Hortvet Test did not indicate presence
of added water. A subsequent formal sample proved to
be genuine.
(d) Tomato Sauce (1549, informal). The label did not disclose
all the ingredients. The wholesaler was notified of
the contravention. This was an imported article and the
importation question was referred to the Ministry of
Food.
(e) Gelatine (1576 informal). Failed to satisfy standard for
edible gelatine. Setting quality so inferior that 5% solution
did not set under the prescribed conditions. A formal
sample was taken (f).
(f) Gelatine (1578, formal). Failed to satisfy standard for
edible gelatine, 3% solution failed to set when cooled to,
and maintained at 60°F. The retailer, who had been
splitting pre-packed canisters of gelatine, and selling it
loose, was cautioned regarding his action.
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