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Hornchurch 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornchurch]
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SECTION E.
INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD.
Food and Drugs Act, 1938.
The fact that as from 1st November, 1949, we became a
Food and Drugs Authority has been noted earlier. This greatly
increases our responsibilities as they relate to the supervision of the
quality of our local food supplies and co-ordinates the general scheme
of food supervision in our area. Mr. Gr. Taylor and Dr. J. H.
Hamence of Dr. Bernard Dyer and Partners were appointed Public
Analysts.
We are indebted to the County Council as the previous Food
and Drugs Authority for making the take-over a Smooth one and
for the assistance they willingly afford in cases involving both our
Authorities.
The number and variety of samples taken, which are noted
below, suggest that we have made a satisfactory start with our new
responsibility.
The following samples were taken by officers of the Public Health Department during the period 1st November to 31st December, 1949:–
| Article. | No. of Samples. |
|---|---|
| Satisfactory– | |
| Cloves | 1 |
| Coffee and Chicory Essence | 1 |
| Doughnuts | 1 |
| Elixir of Quinine, Hydrochloride and Oil Cinnamon | 1 |
| Extract of Malt and Cod Liver Oil | 1 |
| Gee's Linctus | 1 |
| Ice Cream | 4 |
| Lemon Flavouring | 1 |
| Malt Vinegar | 1 |
| Medicinal Liquid Paraffin | 1 |
| Milk | 31 |
| Mint | 1 |
| Parrish's Food | 1 |
| Pectoral Balsam | 1 |
| Pepper | 1 |
| Sauce, Thick | 1 |
| Sausage, Beef | 3 |
| Sausage Meat, Beef | 3 |
| Syrup of Figs | 1 |
| Tomato Ketchup | 1 57 |