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UNSATISFACTORY SAMPLES
Informal Sample No. 21—Baked Beans (canned)
The sample, submitted as a result of a complaint, contained the
remains of a disintegrated cigarette end, distributed throughout the
beans. Complainant not willing to give evidence. Warning letter sent to
manufacturer.
Informal Sample No. 23
Formal Sample No. 45
—Lung Syrup
Samples showed deficiency in the chloroform content as stated on
label. Letter sent to manufacturers who are endeavouring to prevent loss
of chloroform by diffusion through closure.
Informal Sample No. 28—Wholemeal self-raising flour
The sample, submitted as a result of a complaint, contained 122 mouse
droppings, 11 live larvae of a species of ephestia, a small number of mites,
a quantity of insect webbing and droppings, and was 75 per cent deficient
in available carbon dioxide. Vendor prosecuted. Fined £10. £4 18s. costs.
Informal Sample No. 39—Milk Chocolate Drops
The sample contained vegetable fat not derived from cocoa beans and
no appreciable amount of milk fat. Formal sample obtained which
satisfied requirements. Correct name for the confection is Fairy Drops.
Informal Sample No. 76—Bread
The sample, submitted as a result of a complaint, was contaminated
by mineral oil. Complainant not willing to give evidence. Warning letter
sent to manufacturer.
Informal Sample No. 80—Bread
The sample, submitted as a result of a complaint, contained a torn
piece of thick blue paper embedded in the loaf. Complainant not willing
to give evidence. Warning letter sent to manufacturer.
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