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The average composition of the whole of the 53 samples of milk received during the year
and returned as genuine was as under:-
Total Milk Solids
12.50
Milk Fat
3.63
Non-Fatty Solids
8.87
COMPLAINTS OF FOREIGN BODIES IN FOOD
Wire in Bread
Complaint was received that a loaf of bread purchased in the Borough was found to contain
when cut, a small piece of wire.
The complainant had taken the loaf back to the bakers, but was not satisfied with the explantation
offered.
A representative from the bakers called at the Public Health Department and was shown the
loaf. The only explanation which the representative could offer was that the wire had met the
flour sieve at right angles and so had passed through unnoticed.
The Committee recommended a prosecution and the firm were fined £5 and ordered to pay
£3* 3. 0. costs.
Mould on Meat Pie
A meat pie was purchased by a boy of 14 years of age and when opened, the pie was found
to contain mould.
According to the manufacturers, the pie was made on 24th May and delivered to the retailerson
25th May. The retailers raised some doubt as to whether or not the pie was actually purchased
from their shop. It was felt that while it appeared most probable that the pie was actually
purchased from the shop in question, the difficulty was that the only witness available to
give evidence of purchase was the boy of 14 years.
There were weaknesses found in his statement and it was considered that he would be unlikely
to stand up to the thorough cross-examination he would receive in Court.
After careful consideration, the Committee decided not to institute proceedings.
Dirty Condition of Wrapped Sliced Loaf
A resident purchased a wrapped sliced loaf in which black particles were found to be
present.
The supervisor of the bakery stated the loaf had been made in a bakery outside the
Borough and that some new baking tins had been overoiled, and that this had caused the loaf to
have a black appearance. It was also stated that the black particles were poppy seeds.
The Committee resolved that a warning letter be sent to the retailer and that the Medical
Officer of Health in whose area the bakery was situated, be informed of the complaint.
Mouldy Loaf
Complaint was received that a loaf purchased from a baker's roundsman was mouldy.
The roundsman admitted to selling a stale loaf of bread and apology was made and accepted
by the complainant.
A warning letter was sent to the baker concerned, stating that in the event of a similar
occurrence, the matter would be placed before the Committee.