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UNSATISFACTORY SAMPLES
Formal Sample No. 28—Lemon Smash
The sample contained lemon juice not more than 15%. The Public
Health Committee recommended that no action be taken in view of the
satisfactory explanation submitted on behalf of the manufacturer.
Informal Sample No. 30—Milk Shake Syrup
The sample contained sulphur dioxide, 260 parts per million. The
Public Health Committee considered that no action should be taken
since, they were informed, amending regulations would shortly be made
prescribing a maximum of 350 parts per million
Informal Sample No. 41—Cream of Champignon Soup (Packeted)
The soup when made up ready for use contained only 1% of fat,
which proportion was considered insufficient to justify the description
"Cream Soup". A letter from the importing agent was submitted to the
Public Health Committee indicating that for many months imports of
this soup had been labelled "Mushroom Soup". It was decided that no
further action was necessary.
Informal Sample No. 64 & Formal Sample No. 65—Washed Currants
The currants had been attacked by insects and contained ephestia
larvae, insect webbing and droppings. Investigation proved that the
currants had been stored at the retail premises for seven months. The
remaining stock was inspected and all affected was surrendered.
In addition, the following specimens were submitted to the Public
Analyst for his assistance in investigating complaints by members of
the public. In every case the vendor and/or the manufacturer was
afforded an opportunity of examining the specimen.
Serial No. S.4—Bread
The bread contained a piece of thick knotted string, 6 inches long,
which had been baked in the loaf. A warning letter was sent to the
manufacturer.
Serial No. S.5—Cream Bottle
The bottle contained sour cream dregs and several small deposits of
sand bound together with dried milk solids. A warning letter was sent
to the bottling company.
Serial No. S.6—Cut Wrapped Loaf
The bread contained a number of brown streaks. These were found to
have been caused by the introduction of a small quantity of wholemeal
flour or dough before baking.
Serial No. 7a and 7b—Sugar
These specimens were taken, following complaints at a local cafe,
from a consignment after it had been transferred to a container at the
cafe. The sugar was found to contain sodium carbonate and sodium
sulphate. The wholesaler was notified and the sugar was replaced.
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