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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 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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| Total Samples | Genuine | Not Genuine | Prosecutions | Convictions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar, Barbados, Muscavado | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Sugar, Demerara | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Syrup of Cocillana | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Syrup, Sorrel flavour | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Tapioca | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Tapioca, flaked | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Tomato Puree | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Tomatoes, Peeled | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Touic, Children's | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Tonic Yeast Tablets | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Vanilla Extract | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Ve getable Laxative Pill | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Vinegar, garlic | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Vinegar, Malt | 4 | 4 | - | - | - |
| Vitamins, Junior | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Vitaplus | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Vodka | 4 | 4 | - | - | - |
| Witch Hazel | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Whisky | 16 | 16 | - | - | - |
| Whisky 70° Proof | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Whisky, Scotch 70° Proof | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| 508 | 481 | 27 | 2 | 2 |
FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1955
In conjunction with 24 other London Boroughs, samples of various foods
were submitted during the year to the Public Analyst for examination for pesticide
residues in foodstuffs.
Appropriate action would be taken by the Authority concerned should unsatisfactory
results be received. A total of 18 samples was taken within this
Borough, all of which were satisfactory.
The samples of milk were obtained as follows:-
| Taken on Milk Rounds | 45 |
| Taken at Dairies | 137 |
| Taken at Institutions | 13 |
| 195 |
Average composition of samples:-
| Milk (excluding South Devon and Channel Islands Milks) | |
| Solids not Fat (Legal standard is 8.5%) | 9.2 |
| Milk Fat (Legal standard is 3%) | 3.72 |