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Complaints and Prosecutions
As is seen by the number of complaints, food production,
storage and sale is not yet perfect by any means and indicates
the need for constant inspection and improvement. Any relaxation
now in any aspect of the work would soon manifest itself
in the deterioration of the quality of food.
The complaints and subsequent action taken, after full investigation
are listed below:-
Nature of Complaint Action Taken
1. Jelly Babies containing thread Warning letter to manufacand
wire turer.
2. Semolina containing moth Warning letter to
turer.
3. Meat Pie containing match- Warning letter to manufacstick
turer/retailer.
4. Lemon Squash containing dark Warning letter to manufaccoloured
material. turer.
5. Gherkins containing foreign Warning letter to bottler,
matter
6. Chocolate Vanilla filled Swiss Warning letter to shopkeeRoll
- mould growth per and recommend that the
Board of Trade be requested
to consider including
the new Weights and Measseres
Bill a clause requiring
the date of manufacture to
be printed in plain language
outside all pre-packed commodities
of a perishable
nature.
Condemned Food
Retailers are becoming more and more anxious not to sells suspicious
goods and these are offered for inspection. If necessary
they are surrendered for condemnation.