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Wrapped Bridge Rolls - mould.
Complaint was made regarding bridge rolls which were found to be
mouldy within a short time of purchase and the Council decided to prosecute.
The summons was adjourned and later withdrawn as the complainant
was unable to appear on account of illness.
Milk Chocolate Caramels - maggots.
After purchasing a variety of sweets which were being eaten by all
the family, the wife of the purchaser noticed a maggot on the inside
wrapping of a chocolate caramel. On inspection two further maggots in
differing stages of development were found on other caramels and these
were identified as larvae of the "Indian meal moth". Being satisfied
that the infestation had occurred in the retailer's shop, the Council
decided to institute legal proceedings, and the Company was fined £30
with £7.7.0. costs.
Apples - misdescribed.
Apples displayed on a market stall bore a notice "Cox's Orange
Pippins" whereas the apples were of the variety Laxton Superb. The
person serving was summoned under Section 2 of the Pood and Drugs Act,
1955 for selling to the prejudice of the purchaser apples which were
not of the nature demanded. At the hearing the Bench imposed a fine
of £15 and awarded costs of £3.3.0. On appeal to Quarter Sessions
five months later the appeal was dismissed but the fine was reduced from
£15. to £3. and the appellant ordered to pay £5.5.0. costs.
MERCHANDISE MARKS ACT. 1926.
During routine visits to food shops, inspections were carried
out under this Act to ensure that articles were appropriately labelled.
Warnings were given where necessary and in one case legal proceedings
instituted.
A market stall-holder was summoned for exposing for sale by retail
apples to which a false trade description, namely Cox's Orange Pippins,
was applied contrary to Section 2(2).
A fine of £15 was imposed with £3.3.0. costs at the hearing.