[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon] page 106

Croydon 1952

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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Table: The samples of milk for analysis were obtained as follows :

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The samples of milk for analysis were obtained as follows :

Taken on Milk Rounds	198
,, at Dairies	60
,, at Institutions	58
,, at Local Farms	3
,, at Schools	3
	322

Table: DETAILS OF NON-GENUINE SAMPLES TAKEN

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DETAILS OF NON-GENUINE SAMPLES TAKEN

Sample No.	Article	Nature of Adulteration or Deficiency	Action Taken
247	Cheese— Spread...	Contained numerous large and small crystals of Sodium Phosphate rendering the article unfit for human consumption.	This was a sample of old stock, it was not possible to obtain a formal sample, the remainder of the stock having been sold.
365	Milk	Contained 16% added water.	Vendor warned.
472	Processed Canned Peas	The peas were infested with the pea weevil. Unfit for human consumption.	Stock surrendered and used for animal feeding.
287	Multivite Pellets	Deficient in Vitamin A. Contained not more than 1,250 International units of Vitamin A per pellet instead of the 2,500 specified on the label.	The manufacturer agreed to withdraw outstanding stocks from sale and to amend the labelling of the products with a recommendation regarding suitable storage and also giving a date up to which the Vitamin A activity may be expected to be retained.
540	Veal Brawn	Sample consisted of Jellied Veal. Not correctly described as veal brawn.	Manufacturer requested to describe article in future as Jellied Veal.
580	Pork Sausages	Meac, including fat, 35% instead of a minimum of 65%.	Vendor prosecuted. Fines:— Vendor £5 0 0
			Manager £2 0 0
			Costs ... £3 17 0
132	Apricots— Crushed	This article was in a highly fermented condition. The Kilner jar had not been sealed correctly. Unfit for consumption.	Stock withdrawn from sale.