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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 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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South Devon and Channel Island Milk
Solids not Fat 8.97
Milk Fat 4.54
Total number of Milk Samples 233
The samples of milk for analysis were obtained as follows:-
Taken on Milk Rounds 116
" at Dairies 92
" at Institutions 25
233
| Article | Nature of Adulteration or Deficiency | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Bread and Butter | Sample consisted of bread spread with a mixture of equal amounts of butter and margarine. | Vendor warned. |
| Flour | This sample contained 80 milligrams of creta praeparata whereas plain white flour should contain not less than 235 milligrams per 100. | Manufacturers state deficiency due to error in mixing process and steps have been taken to prevent recurrence. |
| Fruit creams | The label on this article did not specify the ingredients, as required by the Labelling of Food Order, 1953. | The producers have now amended the label on this article. |
| Tincture of Iodine B.P. | This sample was deficient in Iodine to the extent of 4 per cent and in Potassium Iodide to the extent of 3 per cent. | Stocks of this article have been withdrawn from sale. |
| Lemon Juice | This article was advertised in a misleading manner. | The packers have withdrawn the advertisement concerned |
| Luncheon Roll | This article had the characteristics of a cooked sausage of the luncheon or breakfast type and was sold in error. | Vendor warned. |
| Marzipan | Sample contained not more than 20 per cent of ground almonds whereas, in the opinion of the Analyst marzipan should contain not less than 25 per cent of ground almonds. | Vendor states quantity of processed marzipan exposed for sale in error. Stocks withdrawn from sale. |