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City of London 1909

Annual report of Medical Officer of Health for 1909

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fifteen grains. It is therefore necessary that the use of boron compounds and
other preservatives in cream should be regulated by statutory authority.

Table: In each instance the attention of the firms concerned was called to the above facts.

In each instance the attention of the firms concerned was called to the above facts.

No. of Sample.Date of Purchase.By whom the Cream was prepared.Copy of Labels on Sample.Fat Content.Nature and Amount of Preservative, if any.
1909.Per cent.Per cent.
955Oct. 4Express Dairy Co., Ltd., 58, London Wall."Pure Rich Cream. This Cream is Guaranteed Pure and Free from Preservatives. It is therefore intended for Immediate use."42.3No preservative present.
956„ 4Turner's Cheshire Dairy Co., Granby Street, Hampstead Road, N.W."Rich Cream containing a small percentage of Boron Preservative to retard sourness." "Rich Preserved Cream. This Cream contains a small proportion of Boron Preservative (not exceeding half of one per cent.) to keep it sweet and wholesome, which has been the recognised method of preservation for over 20 years. Fresh Cream without preservative is recommended for children and invalids, and this Cream, therefore, is not sold for their use."48.80.15 Boric Acid.
9574The West Surrey Central Dairy Co., Guildford."Preserved Pure Rich Cream. This Cream contains a small percentage of Boron Preservative. See label on back." From label on back.—"This Cream contains a small percentage of Boron Preservative (not exceeding one-half of one per cent.) to keep it sweet and wholesome, which has been the recognised method of preservation for over 20 years."Note.—Sterilized Cream, which can be supplied if specially ordered, is recommended for invalids and children instead of preserved Cream.51.60.24 Boric Acid.
958,, 4Free and Co., 38, Leadenhall Market.Unlabelled. Cream served "loose."32.40.10 Boric Acid.
959,, 4Friern Manor Dairy 3, Ship Tavern Passage."Thick Rich Cream."6210.33 Boric Acid.
960„ 4Crowson and Sons, 61, Charterhouse Street."The Surrey Cream of Creams Brand." "Preserved Cream.—This Cream contains a small proportion of Boron Preservative (not exceeding one-half of one per cent.) to keep it sweet and wholesome, which has been the recognised method of preservation for over 20 years. Cream without preservative is recommended for children and invalids, and this Cream, therefore, is not sold for their use." "Rich Preserved Cream.—The Cream of Creams.—This Cream contains a small proportion of Boron Preservative (not exceeding one-half of one per cent.) to keep it sweet and wholesome, which has been the recognised method of preservation for over 20 years. "Cream without preservative is recommended for invalids and children."47.80.62 Boric Acid.