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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 1913
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1913
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In the preceding ten years the samples purchased for analysis were as under:—
| Number of Samples. | Samples Adulterated. | Percentage of Adulteration. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 487 | 54 | 11.1 |
| 1904 | 673 | 115 | 17.1 |
| 1905 | 613 | 141 | 22.4 |
| 1906 | 559 | 163 | 28.1 |
| 1907 | 659 | 85 | 12.9 |
| 1908 | 997 | 162 | 16.3 |
| 1909 | 1,000 | 81 | 8.1 |
| 1910 | 999 | 127 | 12.7 |
| 1911 | 1,035 | 90 | 8.7 |
| 1912 | 999 | 86 | 8.6 |
Of the milk samples 4.9 per cent. were certified as
adulterated, compared with 12.2, 5.7 and 7 per cent. in
the preceding three years.
The average composition of the samples purchased as new milk in each of the four quarters was as under:—
| Period. | Number of Samples. | Solids other than Fat. | Fat. | Water. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Quarter | 84 | 8.77 | 3.41 | 87.82 |
| Second „ | 118 | 8.92 | 3.58 | 87.50 |
| Third „ | 105 | 8.67 | 3.79 | 87.54 |
| Fourth „ | 115 | 9.01 | 3.6787 | .32 |
All the samples of gingerbeer reported as adulterated
contained salicylic acid, but in no sample did the
amount present exceed half a grain to the pint.
Public Health (Milk and Cream) Regulations, 1912.
The following particulars of proceedings taken in
1913 under the above regulations made in pursuance of
the Public Health (Regulation of Food) Act, 1907, are
given in the form suggested by the Local Government
Board in their circular letter of October 27th, 1913.