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Sultanas, Alleged foreign matter In a packet of sultanas formed the basis
of another complaint No action could be taken in this case owing to the
inadequate proof that the matter complained of (a small stone resembling a
sultana) was in fact present in the package when purchased
Mllko There were three complaints regarding milk The first was in respect
of the quality of cartoned milk from an automatic vending machine Enquiries
were made of the suppliers, but owing to the length of time between the purchase
and subsequent complaint the milk had become so sour and curdled that it was
not possible to test for quality The second concerned the presence of a slug
in a bottle of milk but, in this instance, it was difficult to establish that
the slug had not entered the bottle at the customer s premises, despite
extensive enquiries and laboratory tests to this end Thirdly the case of a
bottle of milk containing foreign matter was ascertained to be the result of
inadequate cleansing of dairy equipment and resulted in the suppliers being
fined £10, with five guineas costs
Evaporated Separated Milk and VegetabIe Fat„ Allegations of incorrect labelling
and rancidity of this product were unfounded The Analyst confirmed that the
product was normal and the composition consistent with the requirements of
the Schedule to Skimmed Milk
Bneado String found in a loaf of bread led to legal proceedings being taken
with a consequent penalty to the bakers concerned, £30 with three guineas costs
Pork Pie0 Mould in a pork pie was also the subject of legal proceedings and
resulted in the supplier being fined £15 with five guineas costs
Mineral Water0 No action was taken regarding a proprietry brand of mineral
water. The "sediment" complained of proved to be yeast
Horseradish Re1ish. Complaint of the frothy nature of this product was
investigated The Analyst s report however confirmed that it was normal in
taste, smell and appearance the frothiness apparently having been caused by
a slight amount of fermentation No further action was taken after reports
from the Analyst and the manufacturers had been considered
Bacon. Allegations of the presence of maggots on a piece of bacon were
investigated A representative of the suppliers was interviewed but in this
particular instance no further action was taken
Butter Foreign matter in a package of butter was referred to the department
by a shopkeeper. Contact was made with the suppliers who carried out an
extensive survey of the plant and assured us of stricter control measures in
the future
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