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Food & Drug Administration
A total of 471 samples (43 formal and 428 informal) were
taken during the year and examined by the Public Analyst. One
formal sample of milk was found to be deficient in milk fat and
after investigations a warning letter was sent to the Dairy concerned.
A formal sample of a health food was found to be deficient
in the stated amount of phosphorous. Proceedings were taken
against the Manufacturers and the case was adjourned to enable
the third portion of the sample to be examined by the Government
Chemist. At the adjourned hearing the Manufacturers were found
guilty and fined £40 with costs of £41.20p.
Ten informal samples had faulty labelling and the Manufacturers
were informed and the necessary remedial action taken.
One informal sample of sausages was found to have slightly
more than the permitted amount of preservative and the Manufacturer
was warned.
One informal sample of steak and kidney pie was found to
be poor in the amount of kidney. The manufacturer was informed
and steps were taken to increase the amount of kidney to a
satisfactory level.
Included in the above figures are 55 food complaints which
were referred to the Public Analyst. 216 other food complaints
were dealt with without reference to the Public Analyst.
18 prosecutions (apart from the one referred to above) were
taken during the year and fines totalling £425 were imposed.
Costs awarded to the Council amounted to £136.17p.
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Details of these cases appear overleaf: