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some solid oily substance. The total amount of the contaminant was very
small, and subsequently the Bakery firm concerned undertook to revise their
machinery cleaning routine to prevent a recurrence of this incident.
YOGHURT.
A complaint was received regarding a jar of yoghurt, the surface of which
was discoloured. The Public Analyst found the discolouration to be due to
particles of dust and dirt. This foreign matter was on the inner surface of
the glass jar but it did not penetrate the yoghurt to any significant extent.
The Dairy firm concerned was interviewed, and steps were taken to prevent a
recurrence of this incident.
OTHER LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
The occupier of food premises was summoned under the provisions of the
Food and Drugs Act 1955 for failing to comply with the requirements of the
Food Hygiene Regulations 1955 in respect of the condition of the premises.
The Defendant pleaded not guilty. The offences were proved and the Defendant
was granted an absolute discharge upon payment of £1.5.0. costs on each of
four summonses.
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