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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 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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South Devon and Channel Islands Milks
SoLids not Fat (Legal standard is 8.5%)
8.8 8.9 9.0 9.1 9.2
1 - 6 2 5
Milk Fat (Legal standard is 4%)
4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0 5.1
1 1 1 4 1 1 2 2 - - 1
Average composition of Milk Samples
Milk (excluding South Devon and Channel Island Milks)
Solids not Pat 8.69
Milk Fat 3.59
South Devon and Channel Island Milk
Solids not Pat 9.07
Milk Pat 4.53
Total number of Milk Samples 241
The samples of milk for analysis were obtained as follows:-
Taken on Milk Rounds 122
" at Dairies 96
" at Institutions 23
241
DETAILS OF NON-GENUINE SAMPLES TAKEN
| Article | Nature of Adulteration or Deficiency | Reworks |
|---|---|---|
| Sultanas (4) Currants (3) Mixed Fruit (2) Stoned Raisins (1) | These informal samples of cleaned dried fruit each contained a quantity of sand and other earthy matter exceeding 0.01 per cent. | In the opinion of the Public Analyst cleaned dried fruit should not contain more than 0.01 per cent. of sand and other earthy matter. The packers were informed of the Analyst's opinion and are endeavouring to improve the standard of cleanliness of these dried fruits by the introduction of improved methods and new machinery |