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Procea Bread.
In the opinion of the Public Analyst it was misleading to
label this bread 'Less of the calories' and at the same time
'All of the goodnessas, weight for weight, the number of
calories present were approximately the same as ordinary
white bread. Label amended.
Peppermint Chocolate.
An informal sample of imitation chocolate confectionery in
which no trace of peppermint flavour could be detected.
Stock exhausted—no other samples obtainable.
Fruit Salad in Heavy Syrup.
Contained a deficiency in peaches and contained an excess of
apricots. Informal action taken.
Gherkins
Salt not shown as ingredient on label. Label amended.
Gin and Bitter Lemon Liqueur Chocolates.
The chocolates were partly faulty in condition and strength
due to perforation of chocolate and loss of alcohol. Informal
action taken.
Gooseberry Crunchy Sponge.
In the Public Analyst's opinion the necessity to add one egg
and some sugar should have been stated on the label so as
not to mislead the purchaser. Label amended.
Lancashire Hot Pot.
The ingredients specified as 'seasoning' is not an appropriate
designation. Label amended.
Milk Shake Syrup.
The list of ingredients on the label did not include the full
contents of the sample. Informal action taken.
Milk (Pasteurised).
The sample was slightly deficient in milk solids; 8.42% as
against a minimum of 8.5%. Informal action taken.
Milk (Pasteurised).
The sample contained 2.85% milk fat and 8.42% milk solids
other than milk fat; as against 3% and 8.5% respectively as
required by the Sale of Milk Regulations, 1939. Legal proceedings
instituted against vendor were dismissed by the
court.
Channel Islands Milk (Pasteurised).
The sample was deficient in milk fat; 3.7% as against 4% as
required by the Milk and Dairies (Channel Islands and South
Devon Milk) Regulations, 1956. Legal proceedings were instituted
against vendor who was conditionally discharged for
six months and ordered to pay £6 12s. Od. fees and court
costs.
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