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Mushroom Cubes.
These cubes were intended to be added to meat dishes to
impart a flavour resembling mushroom. In the opinion of the
Public Analyst ' Mushroom Cubes' was not an appropriate
designation since the major component was starch which was
not found in mushrooms. In addition the list of ingredients
given on the carton and on the wrappers of the individual
cubes did not agree. Informal action was taken—small remaining
stock destroyed and warning letters sent to manufacturers
concerned.
Olive Loaf.
This was an article of food containing more than two ingredients
which were not listed in a proper manner on the
label—Labelling of Food Order, 1953. Label amended.
Frozen Peas.
The appropriate designation (Frozen Peas) was not declared
on the label. Label amended.
Pickled Herrings.
This sample was in a state of fermentation. The label was
inscribed 'Will keep in a cool place for two weeks or in a
refrigerator for one month'. Since there was no indication
as to when the article was packed this statement had very
little meaning. Informal action taken and further sample to
be taken in due course.
Canned Pork Brawn.
This sample was affected by sulphide staining and the appearance
of the meat was objectionable. Informal action taken.
Sweetening Tablets.
These tablets were discoloured on one side and upon examination
traces of iron were found. This probably originated
from the mould used to form the tablets. The amount of
iron was small but the discolouration could give rise to complaint.
Informal action taken.
Beef Sausages.
The sample contained sulphur dioxide which was not declared
at the time of sale. Informal action taken.
Pork Sausages.
The sample contained sulphur dioxide which was not declared
at the time of sale. Informal action taken.
Thick Vegetable Soup with Beef.
This sample contained noodles (25%) and the label made
no reference to noodles. In the opinion of the Public Analyst
both the name and the illustration on the label were misleading.
Label amended.
Wine Aperitif.
This was a sample of genuine sweetened, fortified wine, but it
was incorrectly labelled—Labelling of Food Order, 1953.
Label amended.
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