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Foreign Matter in Procea Loaf'. The millers stated that outside contractors
had been working above the storage bins and could have dislodged
such material as was found in the loaf and that a fault in the collection
box, which is situate at the end of a conveyor belt and traps any foreign
material that might be present, allowed this rejected material to fall
back to the main conveyor,, In view of this explanation and the immediate
precautions that were taken to prevent a recurrence it was felt that a
warning letter be sent to the miller,, It was obvious that the baker was
not to blame.
Peppermint Cremes. The complainant alleged that she broke her dentures
on one of the cremes. A few of the cremes were quite hard and the manufacturers
were of the opinion that the cream filling must have hardened
during prolonged storage„ The dealer was advised with regard to proper
storage rotation.
Insect (Moth) in Loaf,, The bakery had been fumigated immediately prior to
the complaint; this had the effect of stupefying the moths and may have
made them liable to fall. A warning letter was sent.
Mould on Puff Pastry. No code mark was pinched on to the wrapper, so it
was virtually impossible to trace with any certainty the point in the chain
of distribution where the pastry became out of condition.
Skinless Beef Sausages. The sausages were found to be affected by green
mould when unwrapped on the day of purchase, The manufacturer's system of
distribution appeared to be satisfactory. The fault seemed to be due to
carelessness in the handling of perishable goods on the part of the
retailer's staff,, A very serious view was taken in this instance and the
retailer was advised that any repetition of the incident would render him
liable to prosecution.
Alleged Dirty Milk Bottle. The 'dirt' was found to be abrasions on
the outside of the bottle and would therefore in no way affect the inner
surface or the cleanliness of the milk.
Pork Pie. This pie was said to have been the cause of illness. A
bacteriologist's report on a portion of the pie showed that cultures were
sterile. It was not possible, therefore, to ascertain the cause of illness.
The coding on the wrapper indicated that the pie was sold in a perfectly
fresh condition.
Tin of Pork Luncheon Meat. The meat was affected by mould growth, and
it appeared that there was a fault in the seam of the can which prevented
a proper seal being made.
Insect in Ice Cream Cornet. Bought by a child. The insect was identified
as one of a species that lives on vegetation. It was thought to have
dropped from an overhanging branch of a tree, as the child was passing below.
The shop where the cornet was purchased proved to be very clean and hygienic,
and no blame could be attached to the shopkeeper.