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35.
Foreign Matter in Meat Pie
A resident purchased a meat pie containing foreign matter which
appeared to be metal. The manufacturers were advised of the complaint
and on inspection agreed that there was foreign matter in the pie but
doubted whether it was metal in view of the system of metal detectors
installed in their factory.
The Public Analyst examined a fragment of the foreign matter and
in his opinion it consisted of aluminium and organic matter and in all
probability was a flake of aluminium paint or plastic metal.
The Committee recommended a prosecution and the firm was given an
absolute discharge on payment of £4. 4. 0. costs.
Mould in Meat Pie
Complaint was received concerning a meat pie purchased in the
borough and which contained mould.
It was ascertained from the retailer that the pie had been in
stock for four days before sale and he stated that in future pies not
sold within two days of delivery would be destroyed.
A warning letter was sent to the retailer drawing his attention
to the provisions of the Food and Drugs Act, 1955.
Label in Tin of Peas
A label with the word "Lollipop" printed on it was found in a tin
of peas purchased in the borough.
The matter was investigated but a satisfactory explanation was
not received.
The Committee resolved that a warning letter be sent to the manufacturers
drawing their attention to the provisions of the Food and
Drugs Act, 1955.
Contaminated Swiss Roll
A complaint was received regarding a swiss roll which had been
purchased in the borough and had an unpleasant flavour. The Public
Analyst stated, after examination, that this was due to rancidity of
the fat content.
It was ascertained that a sale or return scheme did not operate
between the wholesaler and the retailer and the roll had apparently
been kept in stock too long.
The Committee resolved that warning letters be sent to the
wholesaler and retailer stressing the provisions of the Food and
Drugs Act, 1955.
Cigarette end in Bread Roll
A cigarette end was found embedded in a bread roll purchased
from a cafe in the borough. The owner of the cafe was interviewed
and stated that he purchased rolls from two bakeries on the day the
complaint was made.
After consideration the Committee were of opinion that there
was insufficient evidence to prosecute the owner of either bakery
and it was resolved that letters be addressed to the owners of the
bakeries in question stressing the importance of complying with the
Food Hygiene Regulations.