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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Croydon 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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| Sample No. | Sample of | Adulteration or Deficiency. | Remarks. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 320 | (Formal) Tomato Ketchup. | Unfit for human consumption owing to decomposition by yeast fermentation. | This sample was taken at the request of the Vendor. The remainder of the stock was withdrawn from sale by the Manufacturer, whose explanation was accepted. |
| 68 | (Formal) Vinegar (Malt). | Contained 0.75% of salt, which is not a natural ingredient of malt vinegar. | No action taken as salt is allowed as an added ingredient to vinegar by the Ministry of Food. |
CROYDON AIRPORT—HEALTH CONTROL.
On the 1st April, 1948, the Public Health (Aircraft) Regulations,
194S, came into operation. The Corporation continued to
act as agents for the Ministry of Health, but owing to considerable
lessening in the number of aircraft arriving from abroad,
the staff of medical receptionists was reduced and the post of
Assistant Medical Officer Aircraft and Aliens was abolished,
Medical supervision is now given by an "on call" rota of medical
officers.
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