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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236 samples were taken, the results being as under:-
Grade | No. of Samples |
---|---|
1 | 155 |
2 | 45 |
3 | 26 |
4 | 10 |
BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF CREAM
Eleven samples of fresh cream were examined and produced
satisfactory results.
Of the total samples taken, 36 (15.06 per cent.) failed to
reach a satisfactory standard of bacterial purity.
In all cases after the results of sampling are known, the
vendors and/or manufacturers are made aware of the results, and
where the Gradings are 3 or 4, then a visit is made, methods of
service or manufacture are investigated, faults rectified and
further samples taken.
CHEMICAL EXAMINATIONS OF ICE CREAM
Ten samples were taken from local manufacturers and were
found to comply with the standard.
FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1955
During the year, 246 samples of Milk and Cream,and 299 other
samples were taken, of which number, 25 were found to be Not
Genuine.
Sunmary of Samples
During 1959 samples were obtained and submitted to the
Public Analyst as follows:-