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COMPLAINTS OF FOREIGN BODIES IN FOOD
Parasites in Fish
Fish purchased from a local fried fish shop was found to contain some
parasites The owner of the shop was interviewed and was concerned about the
complaint Other fish on the premises was examined and found to be sound
The premises were well managed and the standard of hygiene was very high.
As a result, a warning letter was sent to the owner
Bread containing foreign matter-
A loaf of bread purchased by a resident appeared to contain a dark black
greasy material The Public Analyst confirmed that the foreign matter was
vegetable grease
A warning letter was sent and an apology was received from the manufacturers.
Glass in Ice Cream
Complaint was received by a guest at a reception regarding glass in a
portion of ice cream Representatives of both caterers and manufacturers
were interviewed but there was no evidence as to how the glass came to be in
the ice cream and neither accepted liability
A letter was sent to the Caterers pointing out that the consumer may have
received serious injury and drawing attention to the degree of care required
to prevent such occurrences
"Fare*" infested by Insects.
Complaint was made regarding a packet of Farex which was infested with
insects. The matter was brought to the attention of the manufacturers who
were of the opinion that the infestation had occurred after the product had
left the factory
On further investigation it was discovered that there was infestation in
the floorboards at the home of the complainant
No further action was taken
Stale and Mouldy Cakes
A box of fancy cakes, purchased the previous day was alleged to be in a
stale condition, A representative of the Bakery agreed that they were not
satisfactory. A letter of apology was received and warning letters were sent
to both the Bakery and the retailer
Dirty Milk Bottle
A bottle of T T Pasteurised milk was submitted to the department the
inside of which was dirty
A warning letter was sent to the suppliers who stated that the bottle
must have escaped the notice of the operator on the washing machine
FOOD PREMISES
The following is a list by type of business^ of the food premises in the
borough at the end of 1964
Butchers 28
Bakers 19
Confectioners 79
Fishmongers (Wet Dry and Fried) 15
Greengrocers and Fruiterers 40
Groceries and Provisions 83
Grocery (Wholesale) 5
Ice Cream 105
Milk Shops and Dairies 55
Public Houses and Off Licences 51
Restaurants and Cafes 42
Soft Drinks Manufacturer 1