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Kirbitone.
This was a formal sample of Tonic Restorative. The Public
Analyst reported that the information on the label did not
compare exactly with his analysis of the sample. The incorrect
information later appeared to be a misprint of the wording on
the label, which was corrected by the manufacturers.
Lemon Curd.
The soluble solids in this sample were reported by the Public
Analyst to be 64.8%; Lemon Curd should contain not less
than 65 % of soluble solids, to comply with the Food Standards
(Preserves) Order, 1953, and the sample was therefore deficient
to the extent of 0.3%. Informal action was taken in
respect of this sample.
Beef Mince with Onions and Gravy.
This sample was described on the label as' lean-cut beef mince
with onions and gravy '. The Public Analyst reported that the
fat content amounted to 25 % of the total meat content. In his
opinion the fat content should not exceed 15% of the total and
that the description therefore was not justified. Informal action
was taken in respect of this sample.
Wheat Diet with Apple.
The Public Analyst reported that a note on the packet for the
information of diabetics gave the carbohydrate content per
ounce as approximately 19 grams, whereas the actual carbohydrate
content equalled 23 grams per ounce. This discrepancy
was considered to be too great, if a diabetic used the information
on the label to calculate his carbohydrate intake. A warning
letter was sent to the manufacturers in this case.

Further particulars regarding the 18 non-genuine samples are
as follows:—
Bread (6).
Foreign matter in loaf of bread—rat dropping—legal proceedings
instituted—absolute discharge and no costs awarded.
Discolouration of loaf of bread—soot in dough mix—warning
letter sent to bakery firm.
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