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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
City of Westminster 1915
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Westminster, City of]
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any name or address and one with wrong name and address. All complied
with the Act after being cautioned.
Skim and Separated Milk.—One sample of the former and 3 of the
latter were examined. One sample only was adulterated, that of
separated milk, which was taken on a Sunday and found to contain
10*5 per cent, added water. A fine of £5 and 12s. 6d. costs was
inflicted.
Milk and Cream Regulations, 1912—In all cases the Public Analysts examine milk and cream for preservatives. A list is appended in the form asked for by the Board:—
1. Milk and Cream not sold as Preserved Cream.
| Article. | (a) Number of samples examined for the presence of a preservative. | (b) Number in which a preservative was reported to be present. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill | 941 | 1 | |
| Cream | 80 | 18 | |
Boric acid preservative was found in one of the samples of milk
examined to the extent of 20-42 grains per gallon. A summons was
ordered to be taken out against the vendor; but was withdrawn
owing to the business being found to be in liquidation.
2. Cream.
| 1915. | Number of samples examined for preservative. | Number containing preservative. |
|---|---|---|
| March quarter | 21 | 4 |
| June quarter | 21 | 6 |
| September quarter | 23 | 6 |
| December quarter | 15 | 2 |
| Total | 80 | 18 |
Action Taken.
| 8 Prosecutions ordered. | Contained respectively 33, 24.7, 21.7, 18.9, 18.2, 18.2, 17.5 and 16'8 grains boric acid per lb. Seven convictions were obtained and one case was adjourned sine die. Two of the prosecutions were under the Regulations. |
| 3 Cautions | Contained respectively 17 3,14 7 and 7.8 grains of boric acid per lb. |