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Hair on Crust of wrapped Loaf
Complaint was made regarding a hair adhering to the crust of a cut and wrapped loaf.
The suppliers were interviewed and a microscopical examination made.
The hair was found to be a mixture of hemp and jute. The bakery staff were provided
with hessian gloves to unload the ovens and it was thought probable that fibres were derived
from these.
A warning letter was sent to the firm supplying the bread and advising them to take all
the necessary precautions to prevent similar occurrences.
Fly in Cake
Complaint was received, by letter, of the presence of a large fly in a cake. The bakeries
were visited by a Public Health Inspector who reported a high standard of cleanliness.
The firm concerned was informed of the complaint and advised to use all possible vigilance
to prevent a similar occurrence.
Snail in Blackcurrant Jam
A jar of blackcurrant jam which contained a snail was submitted to the department. The
manufacturers were advised of the complaint and asked for observations. They replied by stating
that such an accident was very rare and that a most careful inspection of the raw materials was
made before they were used. Further, it was stated that the jam was boiled at a very high temperature
for a considerable period of time.
The Committee recommended a prosecution and the firm were given an absolute discharge on
payment of £2. 2. 0. costs.
Unsound French Cocoanut Ice
Two bars of French cocoanut ice were purchased by a resident from premises in the
Borough. The complainant stated that whilst watching television in darkness, portions of one
of the bars were eaten. Owing to the unpleasant taste, the remaining bar was examined and found
to smell badly and to have mould on the surface.
The ice was returned to the retailer next morning and two bars from the remaining stock
were found to be unwholesome. The sweets were then withdrawn from sale.
The Committee ordered legal proceedings to be instituted and the firm was fined £1 with
£2. 2. 0. costs.

The District Public Health Inspectors carried out systematic inspections of all food
premises in the Borough. 48 Notices were served under the Food Hygiene Regulations.
Further inspections of the premises in respect of which the Notices were served, have
shown the work required to have been completed or in course of completion.
The total number of visits made by the Public Health Inspectors to Food Premises during
1957 was 1,006.
The following is a list, by type of business, of premises (other than food premises) in
the Borough at the end of 1957:-