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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 1940
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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Adulterated samples.
The following is a detailed statement of the adulterated samples and the action taken:-
| No. | Sample | Adult.eraticv; of | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 537 | Milk | 1% deficient in milk solids ) other than milk fat ) | Further samples taken proved genuine |
| 598 | Milk | do. ) | |
| 741 | Milk | do. ) | |
| 851 | Milk | do. ) | |
| 864 | Milk | do. ) | |
| 872 | Milk | do. ) | |
| 857 | Milk | 3% added water | These samples were from the wholesale section of a large combine. Subsequent samples proved genuine |
| 1174 | Milk | 1% do. | |
| 1183 | Milk | 1% do. | |
| 800 | Milk | ||
| 45 | Milk | 2% do. | |
| 113 | Milk | 1% .do. | |
| 119 | Milk | 2% do. | |
| 1081 | Milk | ½ of 1% do. | |
| 1085 | Milk | l% do. | |
| 640 | Milk | Further samples taken proved genuine. | |
| 78 | Milk | 4% do. | These samples were from a local producer. A cow in the herd was found to be giving milk deficient in fat. Further samples taken from this source proved to be genuine |
| 79 | Milk | l% do. | |
| 626 | Liver sausage | Sample contained sulphur dioxide 210 parts per million | Vendor's explanation |
| accepted. | |||
| 780 | Chopped suet | Contained: Beef fat 82.9% | Fine & Costs £3. 16. 0. |
| Rice flour 14.7% | |||
| Moisture 2.4% | |||
| 761 | Chopped suet | Contained: Beef fat 86.9% | Case dismissed with costs against the Corporation |
| Rice flour 11.2% | |||
| Moisture 1.9% | |||
| 1189 | Chopped suet | Contained: Beef fat 86.3% | Vendor warned. |
| Rice flour 11.5% | |||
| Moisture 2.2% | |||
| 76 | Jellied veal | Contained Sodium Nitrate 700 parts per million | Manufacturer's explanation accepted. |
| 130 | Tinned ham | 35% ham, 45% breed, 20% excess water. | do. |
| 164 | Special Margarine | Contained Borax | Borax subsequently found to have been added under Licence. |
| 598 | Margarine | As above | |
| 169 | Ground | Contained Sulph. Diox. | Manufacturer's explanation accepted. |
| Ginger | 170 parts per million | ||
| 598 | Whiskey | 35.5 Under proof. | Vendor warned. |
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