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Walthamstow 1961

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

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Table: Miscellaneous SamplesTwenty-one samples were submitted for bacteriological examination, with the following results:-

Miscellaneous Samples

Twenty-one samples were submitted for bacteriological examination, with the following results:-

Satis factoryUnsatisfactory
Creamed Confectionery633
" (Synth)11-
Dried Milk22-
Cornflour11-
Blancmange651
Custard22-
Jelly33-

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Adulteration, etc. - Food and Drugs Act,1955.
During the year, one hundred and four samples of food and drugs
were submitted to the Public Analysts.

Table: Four samples were reported as being unsatisfactory, details respecting same are given below:-

Four samples were reported as being unsatisfactory, details respecting same are given below:-

Description of ArticlesResult of AnalysisAction taken
Beef SausagesNo declaration of preservatives.Warning letter
TapiocaInfected with mould organisms.Warning letter
CreamContained insufficient milk fat to justify description of " Thick Cream "Prosecution Penalty £10
Pork SausagesNo declaration of preservativesWarning letter

Table: The following summary gives details of food sampled and results of analyses:-

The following summary gives details of food sampled and results of analyses:-

No. FormalSatis factor Informaly TotalNo. FormalUnsatis factory InformalTotal
Milk819_.-
Cream-331-1
Butter112---
Margarine-33---
Milk, Evaporated-22---
Coffee-22---
Beer-11---
Whisky7-7---
Gin4-4---
Cider-11---
Grapefruit Juice-11---
Orange Drink-11---
Gluco Juice-11---
Cornish Cream Ice1-1---
Ice Cream134---
Ice Lolly112---
Sausage, Pork4-41-1
Sausage, Beef2241-1
Meat, Cooked, Pickled-22---