Ogden Daily Standard | 1907-06-13 | Page 3 | Use of Benzoate of Soda

USE OF BENZOATE OF SODA washington june jurie 12 the board ot food and drug inspectors of tho the department part ment of agriculture Is now the important question whether the use of benzoate benz of sola as a 1 preservative is inimical to health 1 of the food manu fac i jurers association have filed briefs been accorded nn an oral hearing rhoy U urge that it they aro are not per knitted under pure food and drug act to use benzoate benzi oate of soda as a preserve pre serva tive their business practically will ba destroyed they explain that a largo large part of their business of sup pie 1111 fillings ings mincemeat pickles pl chles and pie fillings mincemeat and catsup all of which they ship in quantities of 50 pounds or more A decision will bo be reached in a few days