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total meat content of the sample was 8%. Product was imported
from U.S.A. and as the result of correspondence,
arrangements were made for the label to be amended.
Low Calorie Blackcurrant Health Drink.
The label attached to the container described this article as:
'Triple Vitamin "C" Enriched' and a minimum Vitamin
'C' content of 60 mg. per fluid ounce was declared. In the
opinion of the Public Analyst there was no justification for
this statement and he considered the claim was liable to
mislead as to the quality of the drink. After report to the
Health Committee, warning letter was sent.
Cheese.
This sample of processed Cheddar cheese was not so described
on the label in accordance with the Cheese Regulations,
1965. Informal action resulted in proper labelling of cheese.
Frozen Chips.
The ingredients (potatoes and edible vegetable oil) were not
declared on the label as required by the Labelling of Food
Order, 1953. Label amended.
Cooking Butter.
The can containing this sample was marked: 'Specially packed
for the West Indian Trade'. The sample did, in fact, consist
of rancid butter and in the opinion of the Public Analyst
'Cooking Butter' was not an adequate description. Informal
action taken.
Jersey Slice.
This sample of flour confectionery with synthetic cream filling
contained 40% butter. In the opinion of the Public Analyst
is should have contained not less than 50% butter. Informal
action taken.
Fruit Salad in Heavy Syrup.
The proportions of the various fruits were not in accordance
with Code of Practice No. 4 of the Local Authorities Joint
Advisory Committee on Food Standards, in that the sample
contained an excess of apricots. Informal action was taken.
Canned Peas.
The salt content (0.7%) was not declared on the label—
Labelling of Food Order, 1953. Informal action taken.
Honey.
The name of this article (Boyne Valley Imported Honey) was,
in the opinion of the Public Analyst, misleading in that it
implied that it was a product of Boyne Valley. It was, in fact,
blended imported honey. Informal action taken.
Irish Stew.
This sample contained beef and fat but no mutton. In the
opinion of the Public Analyst it was wrongly described and
should have been called Stewed Beef and Vegetables. Following
correspondence with the manufacturers the label was reworded
and a further sample will be taken in due course.
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