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4 & Informal samples of these medicinal products were purchased and
5 reported as unsatisfactory owing to an excess of borax in the borax
and honey, and an excess of iodine in the tincture of iodine
Subsequently formal samples were taken, these were also found to
be in excess of the same constituent parts. Owing to a misinterpretation
of the legal formalities at the time of purchase required
in respect of prepacked goods, it was not possible to take proceedings
However, letters were sent to the manufacturers pointing
out the contravention and an assurance was received from them
promising more diligence in future.
COMPLAINTS BY THE PUBLIC
During the year 14 complaints were received from the public
concerning unsatisfactory conditions in connection with foodstuffs.
This shows a decrease over last year of 13 complaints, and it is hoped
that this is an indication of more care being taken by the manufacturer.
Often these complaints cause considerable thought and investigation,
and in some cases the cause is obscure and in a few instances unable
to trace Every encouragement is given to the public to report cases
where they consider their complaint is justified, and although in many
instances the complainant does not wish to be involved in legal proceedings,
everyone is thanked for their co-operation in reporting these
matters
A detailed summary is given showing the type and variety of complaints
received
Foreign bodies in Foods (3)
Piece of plastic in wrapped fruit cake
String in a biscuit
Dirt in a milk bottle
In these cases the usual procedure is to make exhaustive enquiries
from both the seller and the manufacturer, and requesting them
to submit their observations for the consideration of the Council. In
none of the above cases was it decided after investigation that legal
proceedings should be instituted but letters were sent to all concerned
in the manufacture and distribution of the articles expressing the
grave concern with which the Council viewed these complaints
Diseased meat (half leg of Pork)
This complaint was in respect of a deep seated abscess in the
musculature of the leg The expert opinion was that it could not have
been detected until the incision was made.
In this case the complainant was reimbursed and no further
action deemed necessary
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