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Croydon 1959

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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82
South Devon and Channel Island Milk
Solids not Pat 8.94
Milk Pat 4.44
Total number of Milk Samples 236
The samples of milk for analysis were obtained as follows:-
Taken on Milk Round 128
" at Dairies 86
" at Institutions 22
236

DETAILS OF NON-GENUINE SAMPLES TAKEN

ArticleNature of Adulteration o r Deficiencyfieaarls
Confectionery-flour. (Cream Buns).Contained imitation cream instead of cream.A notice exhibited in the shop did not clearly indicate the nature of the "cream" filling. The Vendor has now amended the notice.
Confectionery-sugar. (Fruit Creams)This sample of Sweets, traditionally known as Fruit Creams, contained a number of jelly sweets which are not entitled to this description.Vendor warned.
Chemical FoodThis article was deficient in iron to the extent of 15 per cent.Vendor warned. Manufacturers have withdrawn stocks of this article from sale.
Confectionery- sugar. (Boiled Sweets)This article was described as Boiled Sweets but, in fact, consisted of Toffees.Vendor warned.
Luncheon MeatThis sample contained only 71% of meat which, in the opinion of the Analyst, is not sufficient to Justify the description "Luncheon Meat .The importers have undertaken to improve the quality of this article.
Sausage-porkThe sample contained preservative which was not declared at the time of sale.Vendor warned.
Amnion i at ed Tincture of Quinine.Deficient in ammonia to the extent of 35 per cent.Vendor warned. Stocks withdrawn from sale and destroyed.
Candied PeelConsisted of cut mixed peel.This article was sold in error by an inexperienced shop assistant. Vendor warned.