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Tomato Juice. The complainant alleged that a foreign body lodged
in his throat while drinking some of the juice. On investigation it was
found that the internal lacquer lining had become detached from the can.
All the stock, which was in a similar condition, was surrendered by the
retailer and the matter was taken up with the importer.
Jam Sandwich Cake. The cake was very much out of condition and
investigations revealed that it had been delivered nearly three weeks
prior to purchase. The retailers' method of stock rotation was unsatisfactory
and he was advised on this and warned to take greater care in the
future.
Mould on Loaf. The bread had been manufactured two days prior to
purchase. The complaint was not received until five days after purchase
so it was not possible to determine when the mould spores developed,,
Pork Luncheon Meat. The dark substance was identified as black hog
bristle indicating that a portion of rind was inadvertently left on some
meat. The manufacturers offered their apologies.
Matter in unsliced Loaf . The matter was identified as a deposit of
vegetable oil and charred dough which had presumably dislodged itself
from a bread tin into a piece of dough contained in the loaf.
Packet of Frozen Peas. There appeared to be a slight mould growth
on the packet and on some of the peas. The peas should have been in
perfect condition when purchased and it became obvious that a very
serious fault in the method of stock rotation at the retail premises had
occurred. The Manager was advised on this and warned to exercise much
greater care in checking the rotation of all perishable foodstuffs.
Mould on Brown Loaf. The loaf was in a sound condition when
delivered to the retail premises but owing to a misunderstanding by
an assistant with regard to the shelf life of the product, it was held
for a longer period than usual.
Maggot on Toffee. The maggot was identified as the larva stage
of the dried fruit moth. Dried fruit is sometimes infested with this
moth before entry into the country and despite rigid precautions, it is
possible that one or two grubs may survive. It was thought that the
grubs may have been introduced to the premises on some fruit confection
and then migrated into the toffee wrapper in order to pupate.
Glass in Marmalade. The glass was identified as not of the same
nature as that which is associated with jam jars and in fact was clear
glass. The manufacturers' bottling procedure and checking system appeared
to be of a high standard and they were unable to account for the presence
of the glass.