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Six informal samples of food had faulty labelling, but the
manufacturers were informed and the necessary remedial action
was taken.
One informal sample of dried skimmed milk contained slightly
less than the stated quantity of skimmed milk equivalent. A
formal follow-up sample was taken, but proved to be genuine.
Two other informal samples, one of mincemeat flavoured
with brandy and the other a processed cheese were unsatisfactory
Formal follow-up samples were taken and proved to be genuine.
Included in the above figures are 40 food complaints which
were referred to the public analysts. Ill other food complaints
were dealt with without reference to the analysts.
Seven prosecutions were taken, details of which appear
below:—
Complaint Result of Proceedings
Mouldy fish Fine £20 Costs £5.5.0d.
Bandage in Chipolata sausage Fine £5.5.0d. Costs £3.3.0d.
Mouldy cakes Fine £25 Costs £5.5.0d.
Potato in milk bottle Fine £25 Costs £5.5.0d.
Paper in bread Fine £20 Costs £2.2.0d.
Sour sausages Adjourned sine die
Mice contamination in butter Fine £10 Costs £5.5.0d.
The commodities involved in the 151 food complaints are
summarised as follows:—
Bread 28 Jellies 1
Fresh Meat 9 Vegetables 3
Cooked meats and meat productsl4 Eggs 1
Confectionery 8 Butter 2
Canned Meats 9 Canned Vegetables 4
Flour Confectionery 16 Fresh Fruit 6
Milk and milk products 20 Poultry 5
Soft Drinks 2 Cheese 2
Frozen Foods 5 Fresh Fish 3
Canned Cereals 2 Medicines 1
Canned Fish 5 Sugar 1
Pickles 3 Dried Fruit 1
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