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In another instance foreign matter in a loaf of bread resulted in legal
proceedings being taken against the suppliers who were fined £30 with £2 2s.
costs awarded to the Council.
Toffees. Information was requested regarding the quality of some wrapped
toffees. It appeared that in this case the shopkeeper had been making up his
own assortments contrary to the wishes of the manufacturer. No further action
was deemed necessary.
Fish. Complaint was made regarding the condition of some haddock and cod
pieces alleging that they were not fresh when sold. A warning letter was sent
to the suppliers.
Ple. The presence of mould in a steak and kidney pie formed the basis of
another complaint. Investigation, however, revealed that the pie had been kept
in an unrefrigerated larder by the purchaser before making the complaint and
accordingly, no further action was deemed necessary
Cheesecake. The presence of a nail in a cheesecake resulted in legal proceed
ings being taken and the supplier being subsequently fined the sum of £5 with
£2 2s costs being awarded to the Council.
Fireworks and Ice Cream. An unusual complaint was made regarding the sale of
fireworks and ice cream from the same travelling van Contact was made with
the owners of the vehicle and the practice ceased.

The bulk of the food condemned was unfit for salvage and had to be
destroyed, but, where possible, it is the practice to use condemned food for
animal feeding, after sterilisation.
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