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(g) Whisky (formal) and (h) Gin (formal). These two samples had
a strength of only 39.1° and 56.4° underproof respectively, as compared
with the required standard of not lower than 35° underproof. Legal
proceedings were taken and the managing licensee was fined £10 and
£5 5s. 0d. costs on each summons in relation to whisky and gin. The
non-resident licensee was discharged on payment of £2 2s. 0d. costs
on each summons.
(i) Lemon Pudding Mix (formal).—This sample contained two
small yellow grubs and part of an insect pupae. It had a brownish
colour and was devoid of any lemon flavour. Microscopical examination
showed that it consisted essentially of a wheaten preparation containing
cocoa and it appeared that the preparation was originally a cocoa
pudding mixture and not a lemon mixture. A letter of warning was
sent to the retailer.
(j) Bread (informal). This sample contained a foreign object
which was identified as rodent excreta. Legal proceedings were taken
against the bakery firm and a fine of £2 was imposed.
(k) Chocolate Sponge Sandwich (informal). This sample contained
dirty dough, oil or fat, quartz sand and a piece of flint. Legal proceedings
were taken against the bakery firm and a fine of £5, plus £1 1s. 0d. was
imposed.
(l) Milk (informal). This sample contained foreign matter consisting
of general miscellaneous dirt, including finely ground particles of coal
and sand, iron oxide or rust and a few cotton fibres. A letter of warning
was sent to the retailer.
(m) Red cherries—tinned (informal). This sample was submitted
by a retailer following complaint of sulphur-like smell on tin being
opened. The analyst found that Sulphur Dioxide was present to the
amount of approximately 40 parts per million, and was of opinion that
the Sulphur Dioxide was decomposing and giving rise to sulphur compounds
which were probably harmless, but objectionable and that on
this account the cherries were unsuitable for human consumption.
The wholesalers withdrew the cherries from sale, and notified the Belgian
packing firm.
(iv) Hawkers of Food.
Section 77 of the Ilford Corporation Act, 1937 provides for the registration
of hawkers of meat, fish, fruit and vegetables and their storge premises.
Registration was granted to 14 persons (concerning 7 premises).
Legal proceedings were taken against a hawker in respect of his failure
to display his name and address legibly on a barrow, from which fruit was
being sold, contrary to the provisions of Section 78 of the Act. Fines totalling
£1 were imposed.
(v) Registration of Premises used for the Preparation or
Manufacture of Sausages, or Potted, Pressed, Pickled or Preserved
Meat, Fish or other Food Intended for Sale.
Section 80 of the Ilford Corporation Act, 1937, requires registration of
such premises.
No application for registration was received during 1951.
(vi) Articles of Food Surrendered.
During the year the following articles were surrendered and condemned
as being unfit for the food of man:—
Biscuits—42J lb.; Butter (Peanut)—2 tins; Cake—11 lb.;
Cereals—63 lb., 4 pkts.; Cheese 36¾ lb., 32 pkts.; Cocoa—1 tin;
Coconut (Desiccated), 3 pkts.; Coffee—3 bottles, 7 tins; Chocolate
Wafers—2,160 pkts.; Chocolate Coconut Squares—240 buttons;
Chocolate Spread—2 tins; Confectionery—101¼ lb.; Custard—2 tins;
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