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Long life Full Cream Milk.
As judged by the Sale of Milk Regulations, 1939, this sample
was deficient in milk solids other than milk fat, to the extent
of 0.5%. The offence was reported to the Health Committee
and warning letters were sent to the producer and to the
vendor.
Cherry and Almond Conserve with Brandy.
As judged by the Food Standards (Preserves) Order, 1953, this
sample was deficient in soluble solids by 6%. The facts were
reported to the Health Committee, and a warning letter was
sent to the manufacturers.
Top of the Milk.
This sample contained 17.7% milk fat and the Public Analyst
commented that articles sold as 'Top of the Milk' normally
had a milk fat content greater than 18%. The consistency
of this figure is such that this is the amount which is now
recognised as the normal content. The sample was therefore
deficient in milk fat to the extent of 1.6%. The facts were
reported to the Health Committee and a warning letter was
sent to the manufacturers.
Bean Curd.
One of the constituents of this sample was glucono-delta-lactose
(2%) which is not recommended for use in food by the Food
Additives and Contaminants Committee in their report on
Further Classes of Food Additives. The Public Analyst considered
that the article may be injurious to health. This
matter was taken up with the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries
and Food and with the representatives of the Japanese Trade
Centre. Pending a final decision, the vendor withdrew the
article from sale.
Flan Fill (Orange Flavour).
This was an article of food made of more than two ingredients,
one of which was glucose solids. In the opinion of the Public
Analyst, the appropriate designation for this ingredient was
glucose syrup solids'. The facts were reported to the Health
Committee, and the manufacturers were advised to re-label the
article. A further sample will be taken in due course.
Lemon Barley Drink.
This sample contained cyclamic acid, contrary to the Artificial
Sweeteners in Food Regulations, 1969. The facts were reported
to the Health Committee, who authorised legal proceedings
against both the manufacturers and the retailers. Both defendants
pleaded guilty, and they were each fined £5 with £3
costs.
Beef Steak and Mushroom Pie.
This was an article of food made up of two or more ingredients.
The ingredients were declared in two different places on the
container, but the two lists of ingredients did not agree. In the
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