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2 samples of bread were alleged to contain mouse droppings—
on examination the particles in the bread were found to be cylindrical
bodies of charred dough.
1 sample, alleged to have a peculiar taste, was found to contain
an excess of salt. This information was passed on to the authority
in whose area the bread was manufactured.
Fruit Squash.—One sample submitted on complaint, was found
to contain suspended matter, consisting of miscellaneous dirt, sawdust
and gritty matter. A warning letter was sent to the
manufacturers.
Grease from Baker's Mixing Machine.—A sample of grease
taken from a baker's mixing machine, following complaints of
grease being found in bread, was found to consist mainly of mineral
oil. The bakers were advised on methods to adopt, in order to
prevent this grease entering the mixing bowl.
Meat Pie.—A complaint was made concerning the presence of
tobacco in a meat pie, and, on analysis, the meat content was found
to contain 2 grains of finely shredded tobacco, similar to that used
for cigarettes. The matter was reported to the Health Committee,
which resolved to send a strong letter of warning to the
manufacturer.
Milk.—A sample of milk was sent to the analyst, on receipt of
a complaint as to its smell and appearance. The analyst reported
that this milk contained 2.2% of Potassium Cyanide. The details
were forwarded to the Police.
Nuts.—One sample of mixed nuts was found to bave a high
percentage that was decomposed and unsound, on being informed of
this the vendor withdrew the remainder from sale.
Pickled Onions.—One sample of pickled onions, taken informally,
was not labelled in accordance with the requirements of the
Labelling of Food Order, 1953. The Health Committee resolved to
forward the information to the Minister. The manufacturers withdrew
all other pickles from sale, and relabelled them in accordance
with the Order.
Sausages.—Three samples of sausages were found to contain
Sulphur Dioxide without the proper declaration being made, and
three samples were found to have a low meat content.
These matters were taken up with the manufacturers.
Legal Proceedings.