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FOOD & DRUGS (Cont).
2369 (informal) Contained 1.2% of added salt which was
(Sardines in pure olive oil) not specified on the label. The matter
was taken up with the importers who
stated that they had already had their
attention drawn to the omission and
current labels ( a copy of which was
sent) were correctly worded.
FOOD & DRUGS ACT, 1955.
Foreign bodies in food.
(i) Bread. A resident complained about a mouse dropping found in
a loaf of bread which had been purchased at a shop in the Borough.
The observations of the manufacturer were submitted, and the Council
decided that legal proceedings be instituted under section 2 of the
Food & Drugs Act, 1955.
The Justices convicted the manufacturer, imposed a fine of £25.
and awarded the Council £7.15.0. costs.
(ii) Steak and Kidney Pie. A resident complained that a steak and
kidney pie which she had purchased from a trader's van was sour.
The observations of the manufacturer and the retailer were submitted,
and the Council decided that a warning letter be sent to the retailer.
(iii) Macaroni. A resident complained about a purchase of macaroni
found to be affected by mould. The observations of the Company
concerned were submitted, and the Council decided to send them a
warning letter.
(iv) Small Bloomer loaf. A resident complained about a small bloomer
loaf which contained what appeared to be a piece of dirty cellulose
film. The observations of the manufacturer/retailers were submitted.
The Council decided that legal proceedings be instituted against them
under section 2 of the Food & Drugs Act, 1955.
The Justices convicted, imposing a fine of £15- and awarding
the Council 10 guineas costs.
MERCHANDISE MARKS ACTS.
The parts of these Acts for which the Council is responsible
relate to false trade descriptions of articles of food and to the
marking of certain imported foodstuffs with an indication of the
country of origin.
There is a tendency for the requirements of these Acts and the
Marking Orders made thereunder to be 'overlooked' necessitating
constant reminders to traders of their obligation.
Eight contraventions were observed during the year and a
caution given in each case.
MILK SUPPLY.
(i) At the end of the year there were forty-six
entries on the register as follows
Distributors of milk (premises in
the Borough) 30
Distributors of milk with premises
outside the Borough but retailing
in the Borough 9
Premises registered (used as Dairies) 7
41.