[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon] page 139

Croydon 1948

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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Table: Adulterated Samples.The following is a detailed statement of the adulterated samples and the action taken:—

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Adulterated Samples.

The following is a detailed statement of the adulterated samples and the action taken:—

Sample No.	Sample of	Adulteration or Deficiency.	Remarks.
1031	(Informal) Apple, Tinned.	The sample contained 1.3% of added salt, which imparted an objectionable salty taste..	This sample was from the the stock held by a canteen. The stock was destroyed by the proprietor.
227	(Formal) Boracic Acid Ointment.	Contained 9.9% of boric acid instead of not more than ' 1.1%	Sample was old stock and accorded approximately with the previous B.P. standard of 10% of boric acid.
1	(Formal) Cereoca	Slightly infested with beetles.	A small quantity only remained of this stock. This was surrendered and used for animal feeding.
1096	(Informal) Frying Oil.	This oil specified on the label as Tea Seed Oil, Liq. Par. consisted of 100% coloured liquid paraffin.	The whole consignment of this frying oil was withdrawn from sale by the Manufacturer on account of a pending action by another Local Authority.
317	(Formal) Meal Pie.	The sample contained only 6.9% of filling of which about one-half consisted of meat.	No action taken as the division of the sample was in question.
34	(Formal) Milk	2% deficient in milk fat.	Vendor warned.
1090	(Formal) Sausage, Liver	The sample contained 36% of meat instead of 45%	Matter referred to Ministry of Food, who issued a warning to Vendor.
838	(Formal) Sausages, Beef.	Contained 36% of meat instead of a minimum of 50%.	Referred to Local Food Control Committee for appropriate action to be taken.
321	(Formal) Sausage, Beef.	Contained 33% of meat instead of a minimum of 50%.	Vendor's explanation accepted.