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Croydon 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1938.
During the year 249 samples of milk and 410 other samples
were taken.
Summary of Samples.
During 1947 samples were obtained and submitted to the public Analyst as follows : —
| Samples of | Total Samples | Genuine | Not Genuine | Prosecutions | Convictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowroot | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Aspirin | 3 | 3 | - | - | - |
| Bacon | 2 | 2 | - | _ | _ |
| Baking Powder | 7 | 7 | _ | _ | _ |
| Barley Flakes | 1 | 1 | _ | _ | _ |
| Batter Mixture | 2 | 2 | _ | _ | _ |
| Beans with Tomato Sauce | 3 | 3 | _ | _ | _ |
| Beef, minced | 1 | 1 | _ | _ | _ |
| Beer | 8 | 8 | - | - | - |
| Beer, Ginger | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Bicarbonate of Soda | 3 | 3 | - | - | - |
| Black Pudding | 4 | 4 | - | - | - |
| Boric Ointment | 3 | 3 | - | - | - |
| Bread | 6 | 6 | - | - | - |
| Butter | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Cake Mixture | 5 | 5 | - | - | - |
| Camphorated Oil | 3 | 3 | - | - | - |
| Carrots, Diced | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Castor Oil | 3 | 3 | - | - | - |
| Celery Salt | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Cheese | 6 | 6 | - | - | - |
| Cinnamon, Ground | 5 | 5 | - | - | - |
| Cloves, Ground | 1 | 1 | - | _ | _ |
| Cocoa | 10 | 10 | _ | _ | _ |
| Cod Liver Oil | 3 | 3 | _ | _ | _ |
| Coffee | 8 | 8 | _ | _ | _ |
| Coffee and Chicory | 7 | 7 | _ | _ | _ |
| Coffee and Chicory Essence | 1 | 1 | - | _ | _ |
| Coffee Essence | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | _ |
| Confection of Senna | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Cooking Fat | 3 | 3 | - | - | - |
| Cordial, Blackcurrant Flavour | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Cordial, Ginger Flavour | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Cordial, Lime Juice Flavour | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Cordial, Orange Flavour | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Cornflour | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Cream of Tartar | 3 | 3 | _ | _ | _ |
| Crayfish | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Curry Powder | 3 | 3 | - | - | - |
| Dates | 1 | 1 | - | - | _ |
| Dessert Sauce Powder | 1 | 1 | _ | - | _ |
| Dressed Crab, Tinned | 1 | 1 | _ | - | _ |
| Fish Cakes | 2 | 2 | _ | - | |
| Fish, Tinned | 1 | 1 | _ | - | _ |
| Flavouring Concentrate | 1 | 1 | _ | _ | _ |
| Flavouring Essence | 3 | 3 | - | - | _ |
| Flour, Bun | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Flour, Cake | 2 | 2 | _ | - | - |
| Flour, Self-raising | 5 | 5 | - | - | - |
| Gaffelbiter in Wine Sauce | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Carried forward | 140 | 138 | 2 | 1 | — |