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UNSATISFACTORY SAMPLES
Informal Sample No. 17—Bread (Submitted as a result of a complaint)
The bread was discoloured by a dark streak, caused by the presence
of minute particles of iron and mineral grease. The Public Health Committee
recommended that no action be taken on this occasion.
Informal Sample No. 40—Shredded Beef Suet
The suet contained 80.5% fat and 19.5% flour. Shredded suet should
contain not less than 83% of fat. A formal sample was obtained.
Formal Sample No. 43—Shredded Beef Suet
The suet contained 81.4% fat and 18.6% flour. Shredded suet should
contain not less than 83 % of fat. A warning letter was sent to the manufacturer.
Informal Sample No. 46—Portion of Bread Roll (Buttered)
The bread roll contained foreign matter, consisting of a small grey
mass of flour, butter and dust. The Public Health Committee recommended
that no action be taken.
Informal Sample No. 50—Shredded Beef Suet
The suet contained 77.5% fat and 22.5% farina. Shredded suet
should contain not less than 83 % of fat. A formal sample was obtained
which complied with the Food Standards (Suet) Order, 1952.
Informal Sample No. 52—Proprietary Medicine: "Charabs"
The "Charabs" contained 0.075 gr. per tablet of quinine sulphate and
0.125 gr. per tablet of sodium salicylate. Compared with the formula on
the label, the analysis indicated a deficiency of 25 % of the quinine sulphate,
and 50% of the sodium salicylate. A letter was sent to the manufacturers
who stated that they expected to commence manufacture to an improved
formula shortly.
Informal Sample No. 53—Portion of White Loaf
(Submitted as a result of a complaint)
The bread contained foreign matter, consisting of small black masses
of grease, flour and finely divided particles of iron. A warning letter was
sent to the manufacturer.
Informal Sample No. 54—White Loaf
(Submitted as a result of a complaint)
The bread contained foreign matter, which appeared to consist of stale
dough and formed grey discoloured streaks penetrating the crumb. The
Public Health Committee recommended that no action be taken.
Informal Sample No. 67—Pork Luncheon Meat, Canned
The pork luncheon meat contained 67 % of meat. Pork luncheon meat
ordinarily contains at least 80 % of meat. Correspondence with the manufacturers
indicated that this sample was of meat manufactured prior to
1st October, 1959.
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