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Carshalton 1962

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Carshalton]

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The three samples reported as being irregular were as follows:—
Milk (2 samples)
These two samples, as mentioned earlier, were both found to be
slightly deficient in solids other than fat but the freezing test did not indicate
the presence of added water and there is no doubt they were genuine milk
samples.
Lemon Sorbet
This was a sample of fruit juice and ice cream not labelled correctly
in accordance with the requirements of the Labelling of Food Order, 1953.
After the manufacturers had had their attention drawn to this irregularity,
they declared their intention of discontinuing this product and no further
action was necessary.
Section 9—Sale of Food Unfit for Human Consumption
The following complaints were received of foreign matter in foodstuffs:—
Metal in tinned beans Glass in jam
Perspex in beefburgers Insect in milk
Brush bristles in bread Piece of cauliflower in milk
Dark substance in bread Maggots in prunes
Glass in bread Cloth fibres in sausages
Mould in baby food Mildew in sausages
Appropriate action was taken where indicated with the vendor and/or
manufacturer, but legal proceedings were not deemed warranted in any case.
Inspection of Food

The following quantities of food found to be unsound, diseased or unwholesome and unfit for human food were surrendered and destroyed or so disposed of as to prevent them from being used for human food:—

lbs.ozs.
Butter17
Confectionery (Flour)8
Fish181
Fruit1539
Jam3013
Margarine218
Meat171814
Milk3614
Rice214
Soup51
Spaghetti68
Vegetables1148

Total Weight 18 cwts. 3 qtrs. 26 lbs. 2 ozs.
The method of disposal is by burning in the Council's Refuse Destructor.
Inspection of Food Premises
The inspection made under the Food Hygiene Regulations and other
statutory powers relating to food with the results of these visits are shown
in Table 9.
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