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Grade
No. of Samples
1 82
2 9
3 2
4 3
In all cases after the results of sampling are known, the vendors and/
or manufacturers are made aware of the reports, and where the gradings are
3 or 4, a visit is made, methods of service or manufacture are investigated,
faults rectified and further samples taken.
CHEMICAL EXAMINATION OF ICE CREAM
One sample was taken from a local shop and was found to comply with
the standard.
THE LIQUID EGG (PASTEURISATION) REGULATIONS, 1963
These Regulations provide that liquid egg shall be pasteurised before
use in food intended for human consumption. There is no egg pasteurisation
plant in Croydon. 15 samples of liquid egg obtained from local
bakeries and submitted to the prescribed alpha-amylase test proved satisfactory.
FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1955
During the year, 201 samples of milk and cream, and 307 other samples
were taken, of which number, 27 were found to be "Not Genuine''.
Summary of Samples
During 1967 samples were obtained and submitted to the Public Analyst
as follows:-
Total
Samples
Genuine
Not
Genuine
Prosecutions
Convictions
Actron
1
1
_
_
_
Ale
1
1
_
_
_
Almond Marzipan
1
1
_
_
_
Almonds, Ground
1
1
_
_
_
Aspirin Tablets, 5 grs. B.P.
1
1
_
_
_
Aspirin Tablets, Children's
1
1
_
_
_
Baked Beans with Tomato Sauce
1
1
_
_
_
Balsam Mentholated
1
1
_
_
_
Beecham's Powders
1
1
_
_
_
Beef Chow Mien without Noodles
1
1
_
_
_
Beef Curry and Rice
2
2
_
_
_