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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
Fulham 1922
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1922
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1. Milk and Cream not Sold as Preserved Cream.
| Articles. | (a) | (b) |
|---|---|---|
| Number of samples examined for the presence of a preservative. | Number in which a preservative was found to bepresent. | |
| Milk and separated milk | 642 | none |
| Cream | 13 | 6 |
2. Cream Sold as Preserved Cream.
(a) Instances in which samples have been, submitted for analysis to ascertain if the statements on the label as to preservatives were correct—
| (1) Correct statements made | 13 |
| (2) Statements incorrect | — |
| Total | 13 |
(b) The examination made of milk fat in cream sold as preserved cream—
| (1) Above 35 per cent. | 26 |
| (2) Below 35 per cent. | — |
| Total | 26 |
(c) Instances where (apart from analysis) the requirements
as to labelling of preserved cream in Article 5(1) and
the proviso in Article 5 (2) of the Regulations have
not been observed 2
(d) Particulars of each case in which the Regulations have not
been complied with and action taken. Proceedings taken
in one case. Defendant fined 20s. and £2 2s. costs. The
other retailer cautioned.
3. Thickening substances. Evidence of their addition to
cream or preserved cream None.
4. Other observations None.
Bakehouses.—The 68 Registered Bakehouses have
all been throughly inspected during the year. Of this
number, 10 only were found to be in a completely
satisfactory condition. Verbal notices were given to
the occupiers of the remaining 58 to carry out the
necessary cleansing or repairs.