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The majority of food complaints are dealt with informally with the assistance
of the Public Analyst, manufacturer, retailer, and often Public Health Inspectors in
other Local Authorities. The following cases are selected from those where legal
proceedings were instituted
Food Complaint 10/71 - Loaf of Bread found to contain a cigarette end
Legal proceedings were instituted against the Bakery and a fine of £5 was imposed
with £5 costs.
Food Complaint 67/71 - Custard Tart found to contain glass
Legal proceedings were instituted against the Bakery and a fine of £5 was imposed
with £5 costs.
Food Complaint 78/71 - Sausages
Skinless pork sausages were sold in a mouldy condition. Legal proceedings were
instituted against the retailer and a fine of £5 was imposed with £5 costs.
Food Complaint 108/71 Bread
A wrapped sliced loaf was sold in a mouldy condition seven days after it should
have been withdrawn from sale. Legal proceedings were instituted against the
retailer who successfully cross summoned the Bakery Company. A fine of £20
was imposed with £5 costs.
Food Complaint 106/71 - Milk Bottle
A one third pint bottle of milk delivered to a school was found to contain a snail shell.
Legal proceedings were instituted against the Dairy Company and a fine of £25 was
imposed with £10 costs.
Food Complaint 124/71 - Milk Bottle
A bottle of milk was found to contain a filter tip cigarette end. Legal proceedings were
instituted against the Dairy Company and a fine of £50 was imposed with £10 costs.
Food Complaint 144/71 - Milk Bottle
A complaint was received from outside the Borough concerning a bottle of milk
bottled within the Borough. It was found that the bottle had not been thoroughly
cleaned before filling. Legal proceedings were instituted against the Dairy Company
and a fine of £50 was imposed with £20 costs. The Company have since installed
electronic scanning equipment in an effort to reduce the possibility of further
complaints of this nature.
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