Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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The samples of milk for analysis were obtained as follows :
Taken on Milk Rounds | 198 |
,, at Dairies | 60 |
,, at Institutions | 58 |
,, at Local Farms | 3 |
,, at Schools | 3 |
322 |
DETAILS OF NON-GENUINE SAMPLES TAKEN
Sample No. | Article | Nature of Adulteration or Deficiency | Action Taken |
---|---|---|---|
247 | Cheese— Spread... | Contained numerous large and small crystals of Sodium Phosphate rendering the article unfit for human consumption. | This was a sample of old stock, it was not possible to obtain a formal sample, the remainder of the stock having been sold. |
365 | Milk | Contained 16% added water. | Vendor warned. |
472 | Processed Canned Peas | The peas were infested with the pea weevil. Unfit for human consumption. | Stock surrendered and used for animal feeding. |
287 | Multivite Pellets | Deficient in Vitamin A. Contained not more than 1,250 International units of Vitamin A per pellet instead of the 2,500 specified on the label. | The manufacturer agreed to withdraw outstanding stocks from sale and to amend the labelling of the products with a recommendation regarding suitable storage and also giving a date up to which the Vitamin A activity may be expected to be retained. |
540 | Veal Brawn | Sample consisted of Jellied Veal. Not correctly described as veal brawn. | Manufacturer requested to describe article in future as Jellied Veal. |
580 | Pork Sausages | Meac, including fat, 35% instead of a minimum of 65%. | Vendor prosecuted. Fines:— Vendor £5 0 0 |
Manager £2 0 0 | |||
Costs ... £3 17 0 | |||
132 | Apricots— Crushed | This article was in a highly fermented condition. The Kilner jar had not been sealed correctly. Unfit for consumption. | Stock withdrawn from sale. |