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foreign matter resembling a portion of an insect. The bread was
sent to the analyst who reported that the foreign matter was the
abdominal portion of an insect which he was unable to identify.
as the complainant did not wish to pursue the matter to the
extent of giving Court evidence , a letter was sent to the Suppliers
of the bread requesting them to take more care in the preparation
and handling of their goods.
Mouse Excreta in Bread.
Complaint was made that a loaf of bread, purchased in the
Borough, contained mouse excreta.
The complainant did not wish to pursue the matter to the extent
of giving Court evidence, and a warning letter was sent to the Suppliers
of the bread.
Joke Sweets.
A resident complained that she had purchased some joke sweets for
her child, who, upon eating them, stated that they burned the mouth.
Several packets of these sweets were submitted to the analyst
who reported that they gave reactions suggesting the presence of capsicum
or extract of capsicum, but owing to the smallness of the
quantity, he was unable to prove this. He did not think, however,
that capsicum, although very "hot" in the mounth, would cause burns.
A letter, giving this information, was sent to the retailer, and
pointing out to him that as sweets of this nature could be a little
frightening to young children, it was suggested that purchasers should
be advised that they should not be given to young children.