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It is gratifying to record that the majority of the traders continue to
show a willing co-operation to comply with the requirements of the
Regulations. Mention must also be made that the standard of hygiene in the
various food premises and the cleanliness of the persons engaged in the
handling of food is much improved, but constant vigilance is necessary.
Prosecutions
(a) Food Hygiene Regulations, 1955 to 1960
No proceedings were taken during the year under these Regulations.
(b) Food and Drills Act, 1955
Proceedings were taken- under Section 2 of the Act for selling to the
prejudice of the purchaser food not of the substance demanded, as follows:.
(a) Selling five unwrapped 'Hovis' loaves contaminated with
bird droppings (two of which had been partly eaten by birds)
Fine: £7. 0. 0. with £5. 5. 0. costs.
(b) Selling mixed salad containing a piece of glass
Fine: El5. 0. 0. with £5. 5. 0. costs.
In addition one case was pending at the year end in connection with
selling a loaf of bread contaminated with mineral oil.
Complaints Regarding Food Unfit for Human Consumption
The following is a summary of various complaints received and
investigated during the year.
The general circumstances in these cases did not warrant
legal proceedings being taken, but each case was considered
on its merits and appropriate action taken as found to be
necessary.
Beetles in Imported Chillie Powder
Birthday Cake - unpleasant taste/smell - due to excessive flavouring
Creamed Rice (Tinned) - Imported - bitter taste
Cigarette in Chips - circumstantial evidence only
Dirty milk bottles - (5 complaints) - dirty cream bottle (1 complaint)
Discoloured chips - Imported potatoes turned black/grey on cooking
Foreign bodies in white bread - wholemeal husks (1) wheat grains (1)
Foreign objects in milk bottle - found to be frozen cream.
Fresh eggs - yolks partially frozen - cartons stored near shop freezer
Fresh salmon - unfit after cooking - not confirmed
Glass particles in milk bottles (2)
Grease deposits in loaves (2) - bread roll (1)
Green bacon - alleged unusual taste/sme,ll - not confirmed
Insect contaminated dripping - confirmed
Maggots in sultanas - old stock - withdrawn from sale
Metal cap in bottle of milk
Mould deposit in strained veal dinner - perforated tin
Mouldy canned beans - punctured tins
Mouldy crumpets (1) apple puff (1) sausage roll (1)
Ox kidneys - alleged to be unfit - not confirmed
Rabbit pieces - alleged substitution for chicken - not confirmed
Red specks in loaf - flaked paint from fire extinguisher in dough room
Wood splinters in loaf - from bakehouse bench
Wood splinters in small cake - from plywood tray
Worm infestation (Filaria Bicolar) in cod - confirmed
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