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Lewisham 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham Borough]
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Public Health (Milk and Cream) Regulations.
None of the samples of milk were reported as containing
any preservative or colouring matter.
Five samples of preserved cream were submitted and in
each instance the statement as to the preservative on the
declaratory label was correct.
The percentage of preservative found in each sample of Preserved Cream was as follows:—
| Sample Marked No. | Amount of Preservative. | Remarks. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 492 | 0.30 per cent. Boric Acid | Sold as Preserved Cream and labelled in accordance with the Regulations. | |
| 494 | 0..5 „ „ „ | ||
| 495 | 0.30 „ „ „ | ||
| 510 | 0.29 „ „ „ | ||
| 513 | 0.29 „ „ „ | ||
Adulterated Samples.
Administrative action taken in regard to the nine samples certified as adulterated or below the legal standard :—
| Sample marked No. | Article. | Result of Analysis. | Action Taken. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Milk | 3 per cent, deficient in milk fat | Vendor cautioned |
| 33 | „ | 6 per cent, added water | Prosecution — Vendor and milk carrier each convicted and fined £5 and £1 1s. costs |
| 125 | „ | 3 per cent, added water | Vendor cautioned |
| 228 | „ | 2 per cent, deficient in milk fat | Vendor cautioned |
| 246 | „ | 3 per cent, added water | Vendor cautioned |
| 362 | „ | 20 per cent, deficient in milk fat | Prosecution — Vendor fined 10s. and 21s. costs |
| 371 | „ | 8 per cent, deficient in milk fat | Prosecution — Vendor fined £4 and £1 1s. costs |
| 438 | „ | 93 per cent, deficient in milk fat | Prosecution — Summons adjourned sine die, vendor serving sentence in prison for a similar offence elsewhere |
| 500 | „ | 5 per cent, added water | Prosecution — Vendor fined £2 and £2 2s. costs |