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Bread.
A slice of bread was alleged to contain mouse droppings,
but on reference to the analyst these were found to be mould
spores, the probable origin of which was dirty dough. Investigation
was made at the Bakery and the cause traced to
grease from a chain becoming liquidated during hot weather
and coming into contact with pieces of dough. The Company
issued instructions for regular cleaning of all machinery, and
no further trouble was experienced.
Warning letters were sent to two manufacturers regardinsects
found in bread. In one case the grub was identified
as the larva of a beetle—Tenebroides mauritanicus (Cadelle)
and in the other—a cochroach. In the latter case the Ministry
of Agriculture and Fisheries, Pest Officer, were informed
of the matter.
Peeled shrimps.
Complaints regarding the palatability of shrimps led to
the submission for examination of a quantity of these tinned
peeled shrimps. Although cultures remained sterile, the tin
content was high and rendered the consignment unfit for use
and was therefore destroyed.
Milk.
A strong letter of warning was sent to a dairy after
investigation of a complaint regarding a piece of glass contained
in a bottle of milk.
Ice Cream-
One vendor was discovered selling ice cream from unregistrated
and unsuitable premises. A subsequent application
for registration made by the dealer was refused on the
grounds of unsuitability of the premises
Milk.
Licences granted by the Council under the Milk (Special
Designations) (Pasteurised and Sterilised Milk) Regulations,
1949 and 1950.
Supplementary:—
Tuberculin Tested, 6.
Pasteurised, 7.
Sterilised, 8.
Dealers:—
Tuberculin Tested, 4.
Pasteurised, 4.
Sterilized, 14-
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