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Meat and Other Foods. The following articles were found during the year to be
unfit for human consumption:-
lbs.
ozs.
lbs.
ozs.
Beef
135
8
Luncheon Meat
46
4
Pork
87
2
Bacon
86
8
Chopped-Pork
28
14
Veal
23
0
Lamb Chops
5
0
Frozen Sliced Beef
7
3
Ham
175
1
Frozen Chicken
3
14
Cooked Gammon
11
0
Frozen Garden Peas
21
14
chicken
19
0
Frozen Fish
7
5
Offal
78
0
Frozen Vegetables
25
2½
Corned Beef
113
0
Sugar
3
0
19
Cheese Spread The cheese had become mouldy and gave off a strong smell due to
the admission of air through damage to the foil covering. The vendors were
contacted but some doubt arose as to actually when the damage to the coverings
had taken place. Taking all the circumstances into consideration it was decided
that no further action could be taken, owing to the lack of proof that it was
actually sold in this condition.
Tinned Steak and Kidney Pudding,, This was alleged to have given off a strong
smell when cooked The sample was sent for analysis but the cooking process had
to some extent masked the condition of the pudding The manufacturers however
withdrew stocks although examination of further tins of the product proved
satisfactory Under the circumstances however, no proceedings were taken
Sparkling Orange Mineral. No further action was deemed necessary in respect of
the alleged phenolic flavour of this product. This was caused by a small amount
of phenol present, judged not to be harmful.
Cream Cakes Mould in cream cakes led to legal proceedings against the retailer
resulting in a £5 fine. The complaint had arisen due to the cakes having been
kept too long in the shop before sale.
Self Raising Flour. It was alleged that when mixed with other ingredients, the
mixture became a frothy substance Upon analysis, the flour appeared normal and
was consequently not the cause of the unusual effect. No further action,
therefore was necessary.
Sliced Brown Loaf0 Presence of hair like material in this instance, believed
to have come from oven gloves, resulted in legal proceedings the fine being £35
with 5 guineas^costs.
Sliced White Loafc The presence of mould in this loaf resulted in prosecution
and fine of £10 with 3 guineas costs.