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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 1923
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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72
SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.
During the year 271 samples of milk (265 new and 6 skimmed
or separated) and 148 of other articles were taken. In 29 cases the
samples were below the standard suggested by the Ministry of
Agriculture.
Proceedings were instituted in respect of 6 of these samples,
and fines and costs were imposed on the vendors to the extent of
£10 7s. Od. The other 23 samples were only slightly below the
standard suggested by the Ministry of Agriculture.
In 12 cases the vendors were written to asking for an explanation,
and in all cases subsequent samples were taken.
The following is a detailed statement concerning the prosecutions undertaken during 1923:—
| Date of purchase. | Defendant. | Charge. | Result. | Penalty. Costs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/3/23. | D.C.T. | Selling milk 20% deficient of its fat. | Convicted. | £2. — | |
| 25/3/23. | H.S.C. | Selling milk 12% deficient of its fat. | Convicted. | £1. — | |
| 4/5/23. | S.B. | Selling golden syrup 99% glucose. | Convicted. | £2. — | |
| 15/7/23. | A.F. | Selling milk 5% added water. | Summons | withdrawn. | |
| 15/7/23. | W.A.G. | Selling milk 2% added water. | Summons | withdrawn. | |
| 12/7/23. | S.B. | Selling golden syrup 57% glucose. | Convicted. | £2. £3/7/- | |
| £7. £3/7/- | |||||