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Analytical Laboratory,
Town Hall, Paddington, W.
January 25th, 1908.
A short abstract of the analytical work of the year 1907 may be
of interest.
The total number of samples was 407, comprising—Milk 274,
Butter 45, Cheese 10, Cream 6, Lard 8, Drugs 24, Margarine 1,
Groceries 16, Meat preparations 16, Flour 3, Bread 2 and Sweets 2.
Of these 21 samples of Milk and 1 of Butter were adulterated ; 10
of the Meat preparations (sausages, &c.) and 4 of the Creams contained
preservatives.
This year the percentage of adulterated samples is 9.3 per cent,
compared with 4"8 per cent, last year.
The percentage of adulterated milks for each year is the same,
7 1/2 per cent. This year only 2 1/4 per cent, of the butter samples
were adulterated, while the previous year 4 per cent, were adulterated.
A total of £36 for fines and £13 18s. 6d. for costs was ordered to
be paid into the Council's account during the year 1907.
ALF. W. STOKES, F.C.S., F.I.C.,
Public Analyst.