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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
Wandsworth 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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February, 1939.
| Month | Number | Total Solids | Milk Fat | Non-fatty Solids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35 | 12.49% | 3.74% | 8.75% |
| February | 58 | 12.35% | 3.61% | 8.74% |
| March | 106 | 12.53% | 3.78% | 8.75% |
| April | 92 | 12.22% | 3.44% | 8.78% |
| May | 100 | 12.24% | 3.44% | 8.80% |
| June | 94 | 12.31% | 3.53% | 8.78% |
| July | 102 | 12.24% | 3.52% | 8.72% |
| August | 98 | 12.25% | 3.54% | 8.71% |
| September | 24 | 12.36% | 3.63% | 8.73% |
| October | 99 | 12.7% | 3.86% | 8.81% |
| November | 84 | 12.70% | 3.91% | 8.79% |
| December | 75 | 12.68% | 3.88% | 8.80% |
The average composition of the whole of the 967 samples of
Milk, received during the year and returned as genuine was as
under:—
Total Milk solids 12.42 %
Milk fat 3.65%
Non-fatty solids 8.77 %
Finally, we have to report that the adulteration detected
during the year 1938 amounted to 4.59 per cent. of the formal
samples, to 0.7 per cent. of the informal samples and 2.64 per
cent. of all samples submitted.
We have the honour to be,
Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient servants,
A. H. MUTER, F.I.C., F.C.S.,
Public Analyst.
CHARLES A. HACKMAN, F.I.C.,
Additional Public Analyst.
325, Kennington Road,
S.E. 11.
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