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UNSATISFACTORY SAMPLES
Informal Sample No. 5—Pork Sausages
The sample contained fat, 35.3%, fat-free meat, 33.1%, total meat
content, 64.4%. In the opinion of the Public Analyst the proportion
of fat in sausages should not exceed 50% of the meat content. The
attention of the manufacturer was directed to this matter; a further
sample was obtained which proved satisfactory.
Informal Sample No. 17—Tea
This sample was submitted to the Public Analyst following a complaint.
The sample had an objectionable taint and was unsuitable for
drinking purposes. A further sample was obtained which proved satisfactory.
Informal Sample No. 58—Milk Shake Syrup
The sample contained sulphur dioxide, 240 parts per million; an
added preservative not permitted in this article. A formal sample was
taken.
Formal Sample No. 61—Milk Shake Syrup
The sample contained sulphur dioxide, 250 parts per million. This
was reported to the Public Health Committee who recommended that
no action be taken in view of new regulations permitting added preservative
(sulphur dioxide) in this commodity.
Informal Sample No. 90—Pork Sausages, Preserved
The sample contained fat, 35.4%, fat-free meat, 30.3%, total meat
content, 65.7%. A formal sample was obtained which proved satisfactory.
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.l—Bread
The specimen included a small dead beetle, which had apparently
been baked in the loaf. A warning letter was sent to the manufacturer.
Serial No. S.2—Wholemeal Loaf
The specimen contained several dark brown streaks and in a
central pocket a sticky black mass of caramel. The manufacturer was
informed and has improved the method of storage of caramel powder
to prevent a repetition.
Serial No. S.3—Portion of Hovis Loaf
The specimen contained a black streak in the middle of the crumb,
caused by the presence of a small quantity of charred bread and grease.
A letter was sent to the manufacturer.
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