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Marzipan.
This contained 500 parts per million by weight of Sorbic Acid,
which was not described on the label, contrary to the Labelling
of Food Order 1953. Label amended.
Milk.
Sample consisted of a glass of milk purchased in a cafe. It
was deficient in milk solids other than milk fat to the extent of
1 per cent., contrary to the Sale of Milk Regulations, 1939.
Informal action taken.
Prunes in Syrup.
This article was canned in a mixture of cane syrup and glucose
syrup, and no distinction was indicated on the label, contrary
to the Labelling of Food Order, 1953. Label amended.
Pork Sausages (Preserved).
The sample contained 58 per cent. meat and 8 per cent.
excess rind. In the opinion of the Public Analyst pork sausages
should not contain more than 4 per cent. rind, and he considered
that the meat content should be at least 65 per cent.
The sausages were not intended for sale to the public, and
informal action was taken.
Sparkling Muscatel.
A non-alcoholic aerated mineral water, coloured and flavoured,
and containing no fruit. The wording of the label was contrary
to the Labelling of Food Order, 1953. Informal action
taken and production discontinued.
Vinegar.
Although sold as 'vinegar', this was in fact 'non-brewed
condiment' containing 2.3 per cent. Acetic Acid. The Acetic
Acid content should have been 4 per cent. Appeared to be
old stock, and informal action taken which stopped further
sales.
The following samples were submitted for special examination:—
Apples—1. Genuine—1.
Bread—2. Non-genuine—2.
Cheese cake—1. Non-genuine—1.
Fried chipped potatoes—1. Non-genuine—1.
Jam tart—1. Non-genuine—1.
Luncheon meat—1. Non-genuine—1.
Milk—8. Genuine—1; non-genuine—7.
Roasted peanuts—1. Non-genuine—1.
Parboiled rice—1. Genuine—1.
Peeled tomatoes—1. Non-genuine—1.
Wine—1. Non-genuine—1.
Further particulars regarding the 16 non-genuine samples are
given below:—
Bread (1).
Complaint by purchaser; foreign matter in bread found to be
stale dough, dirt and oil. Informal action taken.
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