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COMPLAINTS OF FOREIGN BODIES IN FOOD
Apple Turnovers
Two apple turnovers, purchased the previous day, were submitted to
the department and found to be affected by mould. The owner of the
bakery concerned was interviewed and instructed that all cakes containing
apples should be destroyed at the end of each day. The firm had a
long history of complaints made by the public and the Town Clerk was instructed
to institute legal proceedings against the firm who were fined
£5 and ordered to pay £4 costs.
Insect in Bread Roll
A bread roll, purchased from a bakery in the borough contained the
remains of an insect. An inspection of the premises revealed untidiness
and an accumulation of dirt in the bakehouse.
A warning letter was sent to the firm.
Mouldy Chocolate Sponge Pudding
Complaint was received of a chocolate sponge pudding which was
affected by a substantial amount of mould. The manufacturers were informed
of the complaint and stated that the coding on the wrapper indicated
that the pudding had been made about six months earlier. After considering
all the circumstances it was decided that warning letters be sent to
the manufacturers and the distributors.
Insect in slice of Bread
An insect was found embedded in a wrapped sliced loaf of bread which
had been delivered to a resident. The Bakery Manager inspected the bread,
agreed as to the presence of the insect but was of the opinion the insect
had gained access to the bread after the packet had been opened. Upon
scientific examination the insect was found to be a flour beetle although
the bakers employed pest exterminators.
A warning letter was sent to the manufacturers.
Mouldy Sausage Rolls
Two sausage rolls, both of which were affected by mould, were the
subject of a complaint to the department. The owner of the shop stated
that the rolls were part of a consignment delivered three days prior to
their sale. Five other rolls were on display for sale in a refrigerated
cabinet in the shop and on examination mould was found on four of these.
A representative of the manufacturers examined the rolls and was of the
opinion, based on their system of coding, that the rolls were about 10
days old when sold.
Legal proceedings were instituted against the owner of the shop who
was fined £5 and ordered to pay £3 costs.
Foreign Body in Loaf
A sliced loaf, purchased in the borough, was found to contain fragments
of lead pencil® The owner of the shop stated that the manufacturers
had been notifiedof thecomplaint. The manufacturers aqreed