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Croydon 1969

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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Table: BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF ICE CREAM105 samples were taken, the results being:-

BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF ICE CREAM

105 samples were taken, the results being:-

GradeNo. of Samples
174
215
310
46

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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. 16 samples of liquid egg obtained from local bakeries and
submitted to the prescribed alpha-amylese test proved satisfactory.

Table: FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1955During the year, 158 samples of milk and cream, and 298 other samples were taken, of which number, 20 were found to be "Not Genuine", details of which are set out below:—

FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1955

During the year, 158 samples of milk and cream, and 298 other samples were taken, of which number, 20 were found to be "Not Genuine", details of which are set out below:—

ArticleNature of Adulteration or DeficiencyRemarks
Pasteurised Milk Pasteurised/Homogenised Milk Sterilised MilkThese samples contained a small amount of added waterPrecautions taken by Firms concerned to avoid any recurrence, and subsequent samples taken have provedsatisfactory
Sterilised MilkThis sarrple was deficient In milk solids other than milk fat,, ,,
Pork Sausage (Preserved) Beef and Onion PattleThese samples were deficient In meatMatter taken up with the Firms concerned and subsequent samples proved satisfactory.
Irish StewSample was deficient in meatAppropriate action Is being taken with the Company concerned.
Smoked SalmonSample was In a blown containerThe rest of the stock was condemned.