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Bermondsey 1964

Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1964

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FOOD CONTROL
PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED FOOD) REGULATIONS,
1937/48
FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1955

Table: The following samples were submitted for bacteriological examination during the year:

The following samples were submitted for bacteriological examination during the year:

Egg Products696
Desiccated Coconut11
Frozen Prawns337
Cheese396
Canned Meats39
Other Foods19
1,498

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In addition, 1,067 samples of frozen whole egg were submitted
for alpha-amylase test under the provisions of the Liquid Egg
(Pasteurisation) Regulations, 1963.

Table: 308 samples were taken for chemical analysis as follows:

308 samples were taken for chemical analysis as follows:

Article ExaminedNo. of SamplesPurpose of ExaminationResultAction
Acerola Powder1To ascertain compositionSatisfactoryReleased
Almonds1To ascertain conditionSatisfactoryReleased
Aniseed1To ascertain conditionSatisfactoryReleased
Apple (Stewed)1To ascertain compositionSatisfactoryReleased
Artichoke Fronds1To ascertain conditionSatisfactoryReleased
Beef Luncheon Meat2To ascertain compositionSatisfactoryReleased
Beef Soup Stock2To ascertain compositionSatisfactoryReleased
Beetroots in Brine1For presence of preservativesSatisfactoryReleased