View report page

UNSATISFACTORY SAMPLES
Formal Sample No. 22—Pork Sausages
The sample contained fat, 37%, fat-free meat, 34%, total meat
content, 71%. In the opinion of the Public Analyst the proportion of
fat in sausages should not exceed 50% of the total meat content. The
attention of the manufacturer was directed to this matter.
Formal Sample No. 29—Channel Islands Milk
The sample contained fat, 3.96%, solids-not-fat, 8.92%, which
corresponds to a deficiency of 1% of the milk-fat, since Channel Islands
Milk should contain at least 4% of milk-fat. A further sample was
obtained which proved satisfactory. The matter was drawn to the
attention of the Dairy Company concerned.
OTHER SPECIMENS
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—Small Bread Roll
The roll contained a small fragment of glass, measuring 3 x 1 mm.,
which had been baked in the bread. A warning letter was sent to the
manufacturer.
Serial No. S.2—Bread and Butter
The specimen consisted of a slice of bread and butter containing
a small dead brown beetle which was partly embedded in the butter.
The Public Analyst reported that there was no evidence that the beetle
had been baked in the loaf. No further action was taken.
Serial No. S.4—Canned Peas
The specimen included a foreign black elongated body, 1½ inches
long and ¼ inch diameter, which was composed of dirty disintegrated
vegetable matter. A warning letter was sent to the Canning Company
concerned.
Serial No. S.5—Crackermilk Chocolate
The chocolate contained a considerable number of microscopic
specks of gold leaf, mainly on the bottom of the block, probably derived
from the gold lettering used on the wrapping. The Public Analyst has
observed that metallic gold is not regarded as a toxic substance, but
cases of hypersensitivity to compounds of gold have been reported.
The manufacturing company's attention was drawn to this matter.
Serial No. S.9—Bread
The bread contained in the middle of two of the slices greyish
streaks caused by the introduction of a small quantity of iron dust. A
letter was sent to the manufacturer.
Serial No. S.11—Fruit Bun
The specimen consisted of a spiced fruit bun cut in half and contained
embedded in it a crumpled piece of brown paper (4¼ x 4 inches).
A warning letter was sent to the manufacturer.
29