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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
Crayford 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Crayford]
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SUMMARY.
Milks 21
Drugs 16
Spirits 4
Other samples 41
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All the above samples were genuine with the exception of the following :—
| Sample of | Analysis | Action taken |
|---|---|---|
| Butterscotch | 2% butter fat | Written caution issued |
| Buttermint Lumps | 3.6% butter fat. Should be 4.0% | Written caution issued |
| Butter Fishes | 1.9% butter fat. Should be 4.0% | Written caution issued |
| Devon Biscuits containing butter and eggs | Fat 22.5% includ ing 4.2% butter fat. Egg not detected. Is deficient in egg and possibly in butter Makers notified. | Methods of manufacture checked. Further samples satis factory. |
| Milk Caramels | Fat 12.1% including not more than 1 % butter fat. Non fatty milk solids 4.0% Total milk solids 5% (Should be 10%) | Under investigation |
| Nulacin | Magnesium trisili-cate not more than 3 gr. per tablet (claim 3.5) | Manufacturers notified. Necessary investigation being made. |
| Scotch Shortbread mixture | Wheat flour containing 21.2% sugar, etc. Shortbread contains much fat. This shortbread mixture contains none | Manufacturers notified. Wording on carton will be amended. |
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