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UNSATISFACTORY SAMPLES
Formal Sample No. 1—Bread
The interior of the loaf was discoloured by the presence of a small
quantity of charred flour saturated with grease. A warning letter was sent
to the manufacturer.
Formal Sample No. 5—Vinegar
The sample consisted of a non-brewed substitute made from acetic
acid, colouring and flavouring. A warning letter was sent to the vendor.
Informal Sample No. 8—Bread Roll
The sample contained embedded in the dough a piece of thick rusty
iron wire. Warning letter sent to manufacturer.
Formal Sample Nos. 11, 23—Informal No. 24—Shredded Beef Suet
The samples contained fat 82%, 81-7% and 82% respectively. By the
provision of the Food Standards (Suet) Order 1952, shredded suet should
contain not less than 83% fat. A warning letter was sent to the manufacturer.
A further sample was obtained three months later this contained
suet fat 92-1 %.
Formal Sample No. 49—Cream Slices
The sample contained imitation cream in place of cream. A letter
was sent to the vendor who had exhibited a notice giving information
concerning the fillings used.
Informal Sample No. 55—Chocolate-Orange Flavoured
The bars of chocolate were contaminated by dust. A letter was sent
to the manufacturer and investigations were carried out at the place of
manufacture with a view to preventing a repetition.
Informal Sample No. 91—Bun
The bun contained foreign matter consisting of a mass of jute fibres
burnt bread and grease. A warning letter was sent to the manufacturer.
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