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79
Bread.
The first of the two samples of bread adversely reported upon
appeared to be discoloured by black foreign matter. The Public
Analyst's report confirmed that the discolouration was due to
charring of the bread and no statutory action was justified.
Regarding the second sample of bread, the Public Analyst reported
that such discolouration was due to contamination by rat excreta,
and the Public Health Committee decided to institute legal
proceedings against the baker. The case was taken to Court, and
the defendant was fined £5 and ordered to pay £2 2s. cost6.
Cream Buns.
An anonymous complaint was received in relation to cream
buns alleged to be contaminated and unfit for food. The Public
Analyst confirmed the presence of a foreign body which rendered
the food unfit for human consumption, but the Public Health
Committee decided that no statutory action was justified owing to
the anonymity of the complaint and consequent lack of evidence
to support legal proceedings.
Tinned Snacks.
In the opinion of the Public Analyst the wording of the labels
on the tins constituted a technical infringement of the Labelling of
Food Orders. The manufacturers were communicated with and
agreed to amend the labels accordingly.
Christmas Pudding.
The seventh unsatisfactory sample consisted of a Christmas
Pudding contaminated with mould. The mould was not considered
by the Public Analyst to be injurious to health, but indicated that
the pudding was out of condition. A warning letter was sent to the
manufacturers in this rase.