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The remaining twelve cases of complaint related to a number of
minor matters mainly concerned with alleged off flavours or food sold
out of condition. Often in these cases the product is brought to the
office some time after purchase when it is not possible to assess its
condition at the time of sale, All such cases are. however, investigated,
as on occasions these enquiries reveal faults in handling which require
attention. It is cause for concern that seven of the cases reported
above were occasioned by bad stock rotation,
Whilst every case of food contamination must be regarded as
serious, the number of complaints are few in relation to the very large
amount of food which passes through the shops in the town. Consideration
must also be given to the number of transactions involved and the persons
concerned in processing, packing and handling the food. Pood traders
and manufacturers are very sensitive to complaints and the trade in
general co-operate fully in an effort to avoid any cause for repetition,
MERCHANDISE MARKS ACT, 1926.
Regular and frequent inspections were made during the year with
regard to the labelling and display of appropriate notices, in compliance
with the Orders made under the above Act in respect of certain
foods - mainly imported apples and tomatoes.
Twelve warning notices were given, but it was not considered necessary
to take any legal enforcement action.