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The following complaints were received and dealt with during
the year -
Sponge Cake. This was alleged to contain a number of hairs
Investigation proved these to be bakehouse brush bristles.
Milk Bottles, Two complaints were received regarding foreign
matter in the bottles and "dirt" under the cap respectively In
the former case this was ascertained to be iron oxide scale and
in the latter butter fat mixed with iron rust and iron dust A
full investigation involving inspection of milk tankers, churns
and other dairy equipment was carried out by the dairy concerned
and the results obtained fully justified the action taken.
Bread. In three instances bread formed the basis of complaints.
In one case mould growth was found to be in existence in a comparatively
new loaf. Blackish foreign matter in another loaf was
ascertained to be caused by dough becoming impregnated with
vegetable oil used for greasing the baking tin. The third loaf
was affected with a dark staining which upon investigation was
found to be a trace of finely divided iron
Toffee. Two bars of toffee were alleged to contain ants. The
remainder of the stock in the shop concerned was inspected and
found to be free from trouble. Only two bars it appeared, had
been affected, and it is not altogether insignificant that the
bars in question were the two outer bars from the box.
Tinned Rhubarb The purchaser in this case had complained of
the bitter taste of the rhubarb The Analyst's report confirmed
that the internal lacquer was affected and the remainder of the
stock was surrendered
Whilst in all the above cases the attention of the suppliers
was drawn to the complaints received, the result of subsequent
investigations did not warrant any further action.
Meat and Other Foods.
The following articles were found during the year to be unfit
for human consumption -
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