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CANNED CHERRIES.
A can of red cherries in syrup was found to contain a skin-like
substance suspended in the syrup. The Public Analyst reported that the
lacquer coating inside the can had stripped away and that areas of the
underlying metal were exposed. Analysis showed that the syrup contained
both tin and iron and that the metal contamination, although not excessive,
was affecting the flavour of the cherries. This was likely to
increase with prolonged storage. The cherries were of foreign origin,
and the distributors for the United Kingdom undertook to carry out an
investigation.
The matter was not resolved at the time of writing this report.
CANNED CORNED BEEF.
A complaint was received regarding foreign matter of a coarse fibrous
nature in a can of corned beef. The Public Analyst reported that this was
a mass of bovine hairs matted together with fat and meat substance. As
the corned beef was of foreign origin the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries
and Food undertook to deal with the matter.
MILK BOTTLE.
An empty milk bottle containing foreign matter and a mould growth was
sent to the Public Analyst. It was alleged that the filled bottle was
delivered to a customer in that condition. The Public Analyst reported
that the foreign matter consisted of dried milk residue together with a
mould growth. The Dairy firm investigated the complaint in order to ensure
that the incidence would not be repeated.
PORK PIE (1).
Small black objects scattered on the top of a wrapped pork pie were
examined by the Public Analyst. The objects proved to be burned pastry
which probably originated during the baking process. The manufacturer
undertook to exercise greater care in the bakehouse.
PORK PIE (2).
A pork pie purchased at a shop in the Borough was found to contain a
mould growth. Subsequently the remaining stock of pies at the shop were
surrendered and destroyed. Legal proceedings were instituted against the
vendor, who pleaded guilty to a charge of selling a pork pie not of the
quality demanded by the purchaser. The Defendant was fined £5 and was
ordered to pay £3,3,0. costs.
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