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The average milk adulteration for the whole of London was at the
rate of 3.1 per cent., and for the whole of England and Wales 7.2 per cent.
in 1934.
Condensed Milks.
33 samples of condensed milk were examined, 5 of which were unsatisfactory.
Four were low in the equivalent of fresh milk, and one was
deficient in milk solids.
Preservatives.
There were 5 contraventions of the Preservatives Regulations. These
consisted of:—
3 Jams containing excess of sulphur dioxide.
2 Table Jellies containing excess of sulphur dioxide.
Other samples examined during the year were:—
For the Public Health Department:—
19 Rag Flocks, 2 of which were unsatisfactory.
4 Flours.
For the Borough Engineer's Department:—
1 Motor Spirit.
2 Fuel Oils.
1 Effluent.
10 Pigments in Oil.
ALBERT E. PARKES, F.I.C.,
Public Analyst.
Food Poisoning.
During the year 22 notifications were received.
Investigations into the cases resulted in them being classified as
follows:—
True cases 5
Personal susceptibility 4
Not true food poisoning or doubtful cases 13