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(c) This was a pint bottle of milk which contained foreign
matter not only adhering to the sides of the bottle but also
in suspension.
The matter adhering to the inside of the bottle was
found to consist of mould growths, the suspended matter
consisted of two small flies and wing fragments together
with pieces of vegetable tissue. There was also a white
ring of dried milk scum round the inside of the bottle about
three inches from the bottom.
Legal proceedings were taken against the supplier,
but the case was dismissed.
(d) This again was a pint bottle of milk and the foreign bodies
were found to be adult specimens of the common housefly.
In each instance the flies were found to be covered with a
thin film of curdled mouldy milk.
The suppliers were summoned under Section 8 of the
Food and Drugs Act, 1955, and fined £10 0s. 0d.
Sweets and Confectionery (5)
Out of 49 samples of sweets and confectionery submitted
for examination five proved to be unsatisfactory. In each case
it was found that all the pink sweets contained a dye stuff
known as Rhodamine B. This is a coal tar dye which is not
now permitted for use in foods by the Colouring Matter in
Foods Regulations, 1957.
On investigation it was found that these sweets were
manufactured before the prescribed date in the Regulations, but
on being approached the wholesalers withdrew all stocks
from sale.
(vii) Food Hygiene Regulations, 1955
The Public Health Inspectors continue to devote a considerable
amount of time to the inspection of food premises of all
types to ensure that the requirements of the above Regulations
are complied with.
Provision is not made in these Regulations for the service of
Statutory Notices in the case of contraventions and legally every
contravention found by the Inspectors could result in prosecution.
However, in practice it is rare that the contraventions observed are
sufficiently serious as to warrant immediate legal action. When
contraventions are noted they are immediately drawn to the
attention of the occupier and the need for improvement explained.
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