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Larvae in Packet of Mixed Fruit
Complaint was made concerning a packet of mixed fruit containing
larvae. On inspection of the retailer's premises, no other
packets of mixed fruit were found.
A letter of apology was received from the firm who packed the
fruit, who stated they were greatly perturbed by the complaint and
were seriously concerned that such an infestation was possible.
The Committee decided to send a warning letter to the firm.
Foreign Substance in Butter
A half pound of pre-packed butter was brought to the department
which appeared to contain bristles. A representative of the firm
which had packed the butter admitted that the foreign matter did
appear to be bristles. No bristles were used in the factory other
than for floor cleaning but the butter was a blend of butter from
Poland, Finland, Denmark and New Zealand.
The packing firm sent a letter of apology and expressed their
regret for the incident.
No further action was taken.
Unsound Meat Pie
A steak and kidney pie, purchased in the borough, was contaminated
by mould. The factory manufacturing the pie had a high standard
of hygiene and quality and four other pies inspected at the shop were
sound. Because of a time lag between purchase and examination by the
department it was difficult to ascertain the age or condition of the pie
on purchase.
No further action was taken.