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A subsequent complaint of this nature resulted in legal
proceedings being instituted, the Suppliers being fined £10
with £2 2s. Od. costs.
Toffee Cigarette.
Complaint was received regarding the unpleasant taste
of a quantity of toffee cigarettes. Samples were submitted to
the County Analyst, who reported that the cigarettes contained
much starch. Contact was made with the Manufacturers
who explained that an employee had made an error in mixing
the ingredients and doubled the quantities of the flavouring
materials which being highly concentrated had caused the
unpleasant taste. Fortunately only a small quantity of the
sweets had got on to the market and these were called back
for destruction with the remainder of the stock in hand.
Tinned Peas.
Complaint was received regarding the condition of a tin
of peas. A sample was obtained from the consignment and
submitted to the Public Analyst for his observations. The
contents were found to be genuine and free from foreign
matter.
Butter.
Complaint was received concerning a J-lb. package of
butter in which was embedded what appeared to be an old
butter wrapper. The consignment was examined and another
i-lb. package was found to contain a splinter of wood. Contact
was made with the Wholesaler and the Ministry of Food,
and letters of explanation received were accepted.
Rice.
A quantity of rice found to be slightly unpalatable was
withdrawn from sale and returned to the Wholesaler.
Chocolate.
Complaint was received regarding a quantity of nut milk
chocolate, which although fit for human consumption, was
unsaleable because of its appearance.
The chocolate was made from palm kernel and being
hand blocked, pocketing of the surface had taken place,
giving rise to the belief that the chocolate was affected by
some form of larval infestation.
Representation was made to the Manufacturers who
withdrew the chocolate from sale.
In such cases the services of the County Laboratory and
the County Analyst is readily available, and is of invaluable
assistance to the Local Authority's Officers.
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