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During the year 1972, 258 samples were submitted of which
24 were formal samples, and 234 informal. The Public Analyst reported
that of these samples 245 were found to be genuine, and to
comply with the relevant Acts, Orders and Regulations, and 13
did not so comply. In addition to the samples submitted to the Public
Analyst, 48 sampks of spirits were subjected at the time of purchase
to a gravity test and were found to be satisfactory. A full list of genuine
samples is not given in this report, but they are included in the
Quarterly Returns made to the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and
Food, and details are available. I am, however, setting out particulars
of non-genuine samples and the action taken in connection with them.
Pork Chipolatas.
Pork Sausages.
The sausages contained sulphur dioxide as an added preservative
which was not declared at the time of purchase, contrary
to the Preservatives in Food Regulations, 1962. These
irregularities were drawn to the attention of the vendors.
Blackcurrant tarts.
This sample of tarts was made with blackcurrant jam containing
12.5% fruit and in the opinion of the Public Analyst
should be described as blackcurrant jam tarts. Discussions
undertaken with producer of tarts.
Canned Ham.
Sample contained lean (defatted) meat 75.4%, fat 6.6% being
82% total meat. According to the Canned Meat Products
Regulations, 1967, there should not be less than 90% meat.
This irregularity was drawn to the attention of the canners.
Fish Fingers.
The ingredients of this sample of coated fish fingers was not
declared on the wrapper contravening the Labelling of Food
Order, 1953. This sample, with others, had been created by
the breaking down of a bulk supply by the staff of a store
against the instructions of the management.
Steakburghers.
Informal sample consisting of meat with cereal contained total
meat 76%. The Sausage and Other Meat Product Regulations,
1967, state that meat with cereal must contain not less
than 80% meat. Correspondence with packers. Subsequent
formal sample was found to be satisfactory.
Bulgarian White Brined Sheep's Cheese.
The container of the cheese did not bear the description ' Full
fat soft cheese' as required by the Cheese Regulations, 1970.
Correspondence with the importers.
Instant Drinking Chocolate with added Vitamins A, B, B, and C.
The sample consisted of drinking chocolate made with low
fat cocoa. The sample should contain not less than 20% of
cocoa butter, the figure on analysis showed only 15.7% to
be present. Discussion undertaken with the manufacturers
suggesting revision of label.
Cooked Pressed Shoulder.
The ingredients contained in this can of cured pork shoulder
in natural juices, with gelatine added, was not declared, as
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