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1161. Ginger Beer Contained 160 parts per million
of benzoic acid
1218. Compound Contained salicylic acid,0.065%
Syrup of figs.
This matter was taken, up
with the manufacturers.
Further samples proved
genuine.
This matter was taken up
with tho vendor.
The remainder
of his stock was withdrawn
from sale.
1276 Ground Nutmeg Contained 8% vegetable bark )
10. " " (inf) " 6% vegetable bark )
1018 Chopped suet and flour; Excesive proportion
of flour.
197 Beef Suet Contained 16.9% of flour
193. Minced Beof Contained minced lung 25%
Manufacturers communicated
with and explanation accepted.
Further samples proved
genuine.
Vendor communicated with
and explanation accepted.
Manufacturers communicated
with and explanation
accepted.
Vendors prosecuted and fines
and costs of £8. 2. 0.
incurred.
Public Health (Preservatives, etc., In Food) Regulations, 1935 to 1927.
During the course of inspections of food shops particular attention
is paid to the above Regulations regarding tho marking of foodstuffs to
which the Regulations apply.
Open Air Swimming Pool, Purley Nay.
During the year a number of samples for bacteriological investigation
have been taken to ensure that the condition of the water was satisfactory.
CROYDON AERODROME.
A number of visits were made during tho year to examine foodstuffs
under the Imported Food Regulations. Other visits were made under the
Public Health Aircraft Regulations.