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Other Foods which were the subject of Complaint.
Metal in Chicken Noodle Soup. The piece of metal proved to be
solder from the side seam of the can body. The manufacturers were
notified.
Metal in Wheatmeal Loaf. This was found to be part of a cap to a
can containing malt extract. The baker undertook to arrange for the
caps to be removed from the cans before being taken into the bakery.
Leg of Lamb. A musty smell was detected when carved. The matter
was referred to an adjoining Borough where the joint was purchased.
Glass in Wimpy Hamburger. Additional precautions were taken to
protect the stock from possible contamination by foreign matter.
Weetabix containing hard substance. The material complained of was
found to be a normal constituent but its presence in the hard form was
due to a manufacturing fault.
Violet Discoloration in Roast Pork. The pig had been inoculated with
anti-swine fever vaccine which incorporates a dye known as crystal violet.
There would be no danger to health through consumption of meat9 but its
presence is objectionable.
Foreign Bodies in Loaf. These were found to be poppy seeds used for
sprinkling on the outside of certain loaves. The presence of the seeds
in the loaf was not normal and the baker undertook to ensure that these
could not be incorporated in the dough.
Mould Growth on Apple Strudels. It was not possible to trace the
cause of mould growth. No fault could be found with the methods of
distribution. storage and sale of either manufacturer or retailer. It
was not possible to pursue the matter any further.
Foreign Matter in Wrapped Loaf. This was identified as a piece of
brown (i.e.wholemeal or wheatmeal) dough incorporated in a white loaf.
This was a case for alteration in bakery routine.
Pork Pie with Mould Growth. This appeared to be due to a failure in
stock rotation. After due consideration, in this case a warning letter
was sent to the vendor.