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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
Holborn 1915
Report for the year 1915 of the Medical Officer of Health
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In addition to my inspections the Sanitary Inspectors made 507 inspections
of these premises, and 2 notices were served for sanitary defects or
breaches of regulations, and in some cases alterations were carried out without
the service of notices.
PUBLIC HEALTH (MILK & CREAM) REGULATIONS, 1912.
The following particulars of proceedings taken in the year 1915, under the
above Regulations, made in pursuance of the Public Health (Regulation of Pood)
Act, 1907, are given in the form suggested by the Local Government Board in
their circular letter dated 27th October, 1913, and a copy was sent to the Board
in January, 1916.
1.—Milk, and Cream not sold as Preserved Cream.
| Number of samples examined for the presence of preservatives. | Number in which a preservative was reported to be present | |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | 223 | nil |
| Cream | 5 | 1 (a) |
Nature of Preservative found and Action taken.
(a) Cream. (1) Boric Acid 0.174 per cent. Vendor cautioned and information
sent to Medical Officer of Health of District where
Wholesale Dealer carries on business.
2.—Cream sold as Preserved Cream. (a) Instances in which samples have been submitted for analysis to ascertain if the statements on the labels as to preservatives were correct:—
| (I.) Correct statements made | 22 |
| (II.) Statements incorrect | — |
| Total | 22 |
(b) Determination made of milk fat in cream sold as preserved cream:—
| (I.) Above 35 per cent. | 22 |
| (II.) Below 35 per cent. | — |
| Total | 22 |