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chocolate purchased from a shop in the Borough, and produced the remainder
of the bar for inspection. On inspection the insect was found to
be a beetle.
The findings were reported to the Public Health Committee and to
the manufacturers of the chocolate. The manufacturers gave a detailed
statement of their method of manufacture and the precautions taken to
prevent contamination. The Public Health Committee instructed that
legal proceedings should be instituted against the responsible firm.
Foreign Matter in Loaf.
A loaf of bread was submitted which was alleged to contain a
portion of wrapping paper. The firm in question admitted that they
used similar paper for wrapping packets of yeast and suggested that
possibly a portion of the paper had become detached when a packet of
yeast was cut in half.
The Public Health Committee were informed of a previous complaint
received in 1955 in respect of the products of this firm, and instructions
were given that the firm should be prosecuted.
Extraneous Matter in Loaf of Bread.
A resident submitted half a loaf of bread which contained a
small beetle. The supplier was interviewed and the bakehouse was
inspected. The flour store was found to be clean and there was no
evidence of infestation by insect pests. owing to the lack of space
in the bakehouse, there were no arrangements for sifting the flour.
The importance of providing such a facility was pointed out to the
supplier who promised to consider the installation of suitable plant.
The Public Health Committee resolved that legal proceedings
should be instituted.
Mould in Meat Pie.
A portion of meat pie containing mould was submitted. The
Manager of the establishment from whence the pie was purchased was
interviewed and a number of the pies on sale were opened and found
to be in perfect condition.
Instructions were given by the Committee to institute legal
proceedingSo
Mould in Sausage Roll.
A sample of sausage roll containing mould was submitted. An
inspection of the shop supplying the roll was carried out and two
more sausage rolls showed evidence of mould.
The Committee instructed that legal proceedings be instituted.