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Apple Strudel. The Strudels were part of a meal consumed at a
restaurant and were alleged to have a green discoloration on the inner
filling. The proprietor stated that any green colour would probably be due
to apple peel. Owing to the fact that the meal was entirely consumed;, the
matter could be pursued no further.
Crumpets affected with Mould Spots. The manufacturers were at a
complete loss to explain why or how the mould had formed on their crumpets,
as they were delivered to the retailers' premises on the same day that they
were purchased.
Maggots on Bacon Pieces. The maggots were found to be the larvae of
bluebottles,, When inspected the retail premises proved to be clean and no
sign of the presence of flies, either recent or past, was evident. The
likeliest explanation was that the eggs were laid on the bacon before
delivery to the shop.
Foreign material in Superloaf. The matter was identified as small
crumpled fragments of paper, on some of which were printed lines and
figures. The discoloration of the bread appeared to be caused by the
running of the ink. The manufacturers stated that the paper had been
derived from a "divider dough sheet". The Manager and staff were warned
to exercise greater care in the use of paper in the bakery,
Madeira Cake, The cake was affected with bluish-green spots. The
method of stock rotation, storage and sale at the retail premises proved to
be good and the likeliest explanation for the condition of the cake was
that it must have been cut and wrapped before it had properly cooled.
Insect in Loaf, Insect was identified as the remains of a bee, which
had presumably been introduced during the moulding and twisting of the
dough. An inspection of the bakery was carried out and no trace of bees
or wasps was detected. All windows that could be opened were covered by
wire mesh, so it could only be assumed that the insect had gained access
to the bakery unnoticed.
Foreign Matter in Loaf, The matter was identified as a small piece of
dough which was thought to have remained undetected in the mixer and
become incorporated in the next batch of dough. The manufacturers gave
assurances that steps would be taken to prevent a repetition.
Tin of Stewed Steak, Upon examination, the hair-like particles were
identified as fibres of jute and manilla, possibly from a small piece of
string. This appeared to be an isolated case as the manufacturers'
hygiene precautions were very stringent.