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Croydon 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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THE LIQUID EGG (PASTEURISATION) REGULATIONS, 1963
These Regulations provide that liquid egg shall be pasteurised before
use in food intended for human consumption. There is no egg pasteurisation
plant in Croydon. 10 samples of liquid egg obtained from local bakeries and
submitted to the prescribed alpha-amylese test proved satisfactory.
FOOD AND DRUGS ACT. 1955
During the year, 158 samples of milk and cream, and 391 other samples were taken, of which number, 26 were found to be "Not Genuine", details of which are set out below:—
| Article | Nature of Adulteration or Deficiency | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Two samples of Pasteurised Milk | These samples contained a small amount of added water. | Precautions were taken by Firms concerned to avoid any recurrence and subsequent samples taken have proved satisfactory. |
| Untreated Milk | This sample was deficient in milk solids other than milk fat. | • |
| Sterilised Cream | The sample was deficient in milk fat. | Extensive investigations proved this to be an isolated occurrence. |
| Two samples of Irish Stew | These samples were deficient In meat. | Labelling amended to conform with regulations. |
| Canned Pork Sausages | This sample was deficient in meat. | Commodity has been discontinued. |
| Lamb Tongues | " | A further sample proved satisfactory. |
| Steak and Vegetable: | - | Investigated by Firm concerned and found to be an isolated occurrence. |
| Pork Sausages | The sample contained added preservative which was not declared. | Vendor warned and notice exhibited. |
| Melon Cubes In Syrup | Sample contained 360 parts per million of tin derived from the interior lacquer of the can. In the Public Analyst's opinion the tin content should not exceed 250 parts per million. | It was ascertained this can was from old stock. Remaining stock removed from sale. |
| Escargots (Snails) | Sample contained 5.1 parts per million of lead, which exceeded regulations specifying 2 parts per million. | Manufacturers warned and this was considered to be an isolated occurrence. |
| Cooking Chocolate | The sample consisted of chocolate made with a high proportion of vegetable fat other than cocoa butter. | The article has now been re-labelled Bakers Dark Covering. |
| Friars Balsam | Sample was deficient in total balsamic acids. | A further sample proved to be satisfactory. |