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Canelloni.
An imported sample of canned food, the container of which
was not correctly labelled in that the list of ingredients required
by the Labelling of Food Order, 1953, were declared
in French. A description in a foreign language does not indicate
to a prospective purchaser the true nature of the ingredients.
English Company of international group, given a
written warning.
Hamburgers.
This sample, referred to by the Public Analyst as sausage
meat, had a total meat content of 54%. In his opinion hamburgers
should contain not less than 80% meat. Retailer
agreed to rename article.
Low Fat Yoghurt.
Containing 1.1% milk fat, the article was described on the
carton in three places simply as yoghurt whilst in a further
place, in small print, the words 'low fat' appeared; manufacturers
have considered altering label.
Canned Cod Roe.
The sample contained not more than 85% cod roe. It was
the Public Analyst's opinion that an article claiming to be
wholly roe should contain not less than 95 % roe. Legal proceedings
instituted and a summons issued.
Whole Fruit Cherry Jam.
Not more than 30% cherry fruit were contained in this
sample. According to the Food Standards (Preserves) Order,
1953, the cherry jam, which was imported, should not have
contained less than 40% fruit; the sample being 25% deficient
in fruit. A summons was issued, but withdrawn when
a warranty was produced.
Ardennes Liver Paste.
Liver paste containing 5% wheat flour, 93% meat and 2%
salt and spices. The ingredients were declared to be bacon,
pork liver, pork, flavour, salt and spices. Flour was not
declared and in the Public Analyst's opinion the article should
be called bacon and pork liver paste in view of the high
proportion of bacon present. A Belgian product. The revision
of name was discussed with the importer.
Cream Cheese Cake.
The illustration on the lid of the carton showed a sandwich
cake consisting of a thick sponge, sandwiched between a
biscuit layer and a thin covering of a cheese-containing layer;
whereas the sample consisted of a layer cake formed from a
thick cheese-containing layer resting on a thin biscuit portion.
The illustration was misleading as to the nature of the article.
This was a Canadian product and the revision of the label
was discussed with the importer.
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