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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Croydon 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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| Article | Nature of Adulteration | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Sample contained .270 parts per million of tin derived from th9 interior lacquer of the can. In the Public Analyst's opinion any excess of 100 parts per million is liable to produce a metallic taint | It was ascertained this can was from old stock. Remaining stock on Vendor's premises destroyed. | |
| The sample was deficient of chloroform to the extent of 40% of the declared amount. In the Public Analyst's opinion the deficiency was due to the article being old. | Stocks checked No other old stock on Sale. | |
| In the Public Analyst's opinion this sample is deficient in meat to the extent of 24% | Necessary action has been taken to comply with the Regulations. |
The Public Analyst reported that nine other samples were not labelled
in accordance with the Labelling of Food Order, 1953. In each case the
manufacturer or packer was informed of the offence and the labels concerned
have since been amended or withdrawn.
Result of
The samples of milk were obtained as follows:—
| Taken on Milk Rounds | 20 |
| Taken at Dairies | 122 |
| Taken at Institutions | 9 |
| 151 | |
| Average composition of samples:— | |
| Milk (excluding South Devon and Channel Islands Milks) Solids not Fat (Legal standard is 8.5%) | 8.62 |
| Milk Fat (Legal standard is 3%) | 3.68 |
| South Devon and Channel Island Milk Solids not Fat (Legal standard is 4%) | 9.1 |
| Milk Fat (Legal standard is 4%) | 4.25 |