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Other Foods which were the subject of Complaint.
Cooked ham thought to have been the cause of illness. It was
ascertained that the ham was kept above refrigeration temperature and
it was recommended that some form of cool display be provided at a
temperature of about 40oF. The ham was not considered to be in such a
condition as to cause illness.
Rabbit alleged to have been sold for chicken at a restaurant.
The bones submitted by the complainant were, in fact, from a chicken;
no rabbit was found in the stock at the premises. The complaint was
considered not to be justified.
Chicken Pasty. This was alleged to have contained bacon. The pasty
was submitted to the Public Analyst and reported to be genuine.
Liver Sausage said to have contained mouse droppings. The foreign
matter referred to was found to be congealed blood.
Tinned Mushrooms and Rice alleged to have contained maggots. Upon
examination no maggots were found; apparently the complainant had
mistakenly assumed that the rice grains were, in fact, maggots.
Leg of Lamb. An abscess was found in this joint when it had been
carved. The matter was referred to an adjoining Borough where the joint
was purchased.
Chicken alleged to have been sold in unsound condition. This
article was not seen in the department until at least two days after
purchase. Upon being approached, the retailer agreed to replace the
article.
Chicken said to have been sold in unsound condition. This was found,
upon examination, to be fit for consumption and in addition it was submitted
to the Public Health Laboratory. A report was received that no
food poisoning organisms were found in the chicken.
Orange Drink contaminated with paraffin. The manufacturers were
approached and it was learned that their attention had already been
drawn to this matter. A thorough investigation had been carried out and
it appeared that the consignment of oranges used in the production of the
orange squash had been contaminated with diesel fuel on board ship.
Yellow Cling Peaches containing an insect. The distributors stated
that this was the first complaint they had received regarding the
particular brand. The shippers had been approached and a letter was
received from the canners in Cape Town stating that the matter was viewed
in a very serious light and instructions had been issued to ensure that,
as far as possible, a complaint would not arise in the future.