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Croydon 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1938.
During the year 343 samples of milk and 417 other samples
were taken.
Summary of Samples.
During 1949 samples were obtained and submitted to the Public Analyst as follows:—
| Samples of | Total Samples | Genuine | Not Genuine | Prise-cutions | Convictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aislet | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Ale, Ginger | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Almond Substitute | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Anchovies in Olive oil | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Arrowroot | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Aspirin Tablets | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Baking Powder | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Barley Crystals | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Beans in Tomato Sauce | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Beef Cubes | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Beef Suet | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Beer | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Beer, Ginger | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Bicarbonate of Soda | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Black Pudding | 5 | 5 | — | — . | — |
| Blanc Mange Powder | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Boric Acid Ointment | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Brawn | 7 | 6 | 1 (infml.) | ||
| Bread | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
| Broth (Scotch) | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Bun Flour | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Burton | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Butter | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Cakes, Fancy | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Cake Mixture | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | — |
| Cake Powder | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Cake, Sponge and Steamed Pudding | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Camphorated Oil | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| Caramel Dessert Powder | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Castor Oil | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Cheese | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Cherryade | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Chicken Broth | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Cinnamon, Ground | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Cocoa | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | — |
| Cod Fish, Tinned | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Cod Liver Oil | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Coffee | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Coffee and Chicory | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Coffee and Chicory Essence | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| Confection of Senna | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Cooking Fat | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Cornflour | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Cough Mixture | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Crab Paste | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Cream of Tartar | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Cream Shortbreads | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Curry Powder | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Custard Powder | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
| Dessert Powder | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Dessicated Soup | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Doughnuts, Cream Filled | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Drinking Chocolate | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Carried forward | 120 | 115 | 5 | — | — |