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Untreated Milk.
The sample contained 2.63 % milk fat; as against minimum of
3% required by the Sale of Milk Regulations 1939. Legal
proceedings instituted against vendor were dismissed by the
court.
Peppermint Chocolates.
Peppermint sweets consisting mainly of a white boiled sugar
base with a cocoa substance incorporated in the middle. The
substance was not chocolate. Informal action taken.
Red Kidney Beans.
The ingredients of this sample of red kidney beans with sauce
containing two or more ingredients, were not specified on the
label. Label amended.
Shandy.
Sample contained alcohol not more than 1.4% proof spirit
whereas the Public Analyst was of the opinion that shandy
should contain not less than 1.5% proof spirit. Informal
action taken.
Sugarless Instant Jelly.
Although the sample contained the ingredients specified on
the label the claim of being 'Specially Prepared for Diabetics
and Those Needing a Sugar-free Diet' could be misleading
because of the calorie content of the article. Informal action
taken.
Strawberry Flavoured Jelly.
A table jelly in which no fruit or fruit juices could be detected
causing the illustration of whole strawberries on the
carton to be misleading and calculated to deceive the purchaser.
Label amended.
Sunny Spread.
Made from invert sugar, honey, colouring and flavouring as
specified on the label, considerable precipitation of dextrose
had occurred, possibly due to long storage, causing the spread
not to be of the nature or quality demanded. Informal action
taken.
The following eleven samples were submitted for special examination,
the results being as shown:—
Apples Genuine
Baby food Genuine
Corn flakes Genuine
Eccles cake Genuine
Fruit cake Non-genuine
Medicine Genuine
Milk (2) Non-genuine (2)
Potato crisps Non-genuine
Steak and kidney pie Non-genuine
Vinegar Non-genuine
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