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Croydon 1947

[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:—
Adulteration or
No. Sample of Deficiency. Remarks.
1150 Coffee Essence Deficient in Caffeine. Case dismissed. Manufac-
Sample contained turers established that
0.3 p.c. weight in they had used 4 lbs., of
volume. roasted coffee to each
gallon in the preparation
of the product.
801 Gaffelbiter in Sample contained tin Referred to Ministry of
Wine Sauce. 2.9 grains per Food: investigation still
pound. in progress.
8 Gin Alcoholic strength of Vendor prosecuted and
the sample was fined £10, plus 1 guinea
42.0° under proof. costs.
63 Damson Jam Sample contained Manufacturer's explanation
particles of glass. accepted.
886 Margarine Sample contained Subsequent formal sample
(Informal 16.7 p.c. water. proved genuine.
sample).
634 Milk Sample contained Vendor warned.
milk fat 2.68 p.c.,
milk solids other
than milk fat 8.56
p.c.
341 Milk Sample contained Vendor warned.
milk fat 3.30 p.c.;
milk solids other
than milk fat 8.41
p.c.
294 Milk Sample contained Vendor warned.
milk fat 3.50 p.c.;
milk solids other
than milk fat 8.44
p.c.
623 Milk Sample contained Vendor warned.
milk fat 3.51 p.c.;
milk solids other
than milk fat 8.41
p.c.
618 Milk Sample contained Vendor warned.
milk fat 3.35 p.c.;
milk solids other
than milk fat 8.45
p.c.