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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 1916
Annual report on the health, sanitary condition, &c., of the Borough for the year1916
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Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
79
REPORT ON ADMINISTRATION IN CONNECTION WITH
THE PUBLIC HEALTH (MILK AND CREAM)
REGULATIONS, 1912.
| Number of Samples examined for the presence of a preservative. | Number in which a preservative was reported to be present | |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | 799 | Nil. |
| Cream | 48 | 16 |
Nature of preservative in each case in column (b). CREAM.
16 samples of cream were found to contain crystallised Boric
Acid in amounts varying from 4.9 grains per lb. (.07 per cent.) to
287 grains per lb. ( .41 per cent.).
Nature of preservative in each case in column (b). MILK.
Nil.
Action taken under the Regulations in regard to each case in
Column (b).
Nil, but in seven instances summonses were issued under
sect. 3 of the Sale of Food and Drugs Act. These summonses
were withdrawn on payment of costs.
(2). Cream sold as Preserved Cream.
Instances in which samples have been submitted for analysis
to ascertain if the statement on the label as to preservatives was
correct:—
(1). Correct statements made 38
(2). Statements incorrect 0
Total 38