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POOD COMPLAINTS
Pood articles purchased by members of the public were the subject of 171 complaints
all of which were thoroughly investigated. 38 of the articles were submitted to the
Public Analyst for his opinion.
Complaints of particular interest included a tin of spaghetti containing an insect of
Mediterranean origin, two tins of salmon, one containing a spider and another containing a
fish hook, and a steak and kidney pie containing a piece of metal.
Prosecutions were taken in 13 cases, fines ranging from £10 to £40 being imposed and
totalling £260 with £66 costs to the Council. One case was dismissed and another
withdrawn on a plea of warranty.
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