Dinardo, who was
described as a packaged goods trader in the QVM fruit and vegetables sheds, pleaded guilty to 13 charges, including
failing to comply with relevant legislation and selling food unsuitable for
human consumption following a 6 months investigation by health officers.
Defence barrister
argued that it was impossible to make the open stand stall vermin and weather
proof but the magistrate said that every retailer was required to adhere to the
Health Act.Ed: This story was reported in the Herald Sun newspaper during the week.