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Only seven of the samples purchased in the Borough in 1924
were adulterated; and, therefore, the percentage of non-genuine
samples amounted to 4 per cent., which is slightly above the figure
for the preceding year.
57 per cent. of the 70 Milk samples were unsatisfactory in
quality or sold contrary to the law, as against 6 6 per cent. during
the preceding year.
In London as a whole, the percentage of Milk samples reported
against was above that in Stoke Newington.
It should be added that many of the other samples purchased
were below the average quality of Milk although they were a
trifle above the low legal limits which have been fixed.
All the samples of Milk, Butter and Margarine were tested for
antiseptics, with the result that no sample of Milk, 15 of Butter,
and 15 of the samples of Margarine were found to contain boric
acid. In no case was the amount sufficient to warrant a prosecution ;
but in one instance the vendor was cautioned. Antiseptics were
also found in 3 samples of ginger wine, 7 of sausage meat, 4 of
fish paste, and 1 of tinned pineapple.
Two informal samples were taken during the year.
THE PUBLIC HEALTH (MILK AND CREAM) REGULATIONS.
During the year 1924 two samples of Preserved Cream were
taken under these Regulations. The samples were sold strictly
under the conditions of the Regulations, and on analysis it was
found that Boric Acid was present in both cases, but not in excess of
the amount permissible.
The 70 samples of Milk taken during 1924 were all tested for
chemical preservatives, and the result was negative in every case.
REPORT OF CHIEF SANITARY INSPECTOR FOR THE
YEAR 1924.
To the Mayor, Aldermen, and Councillors of the Metropolitan
Borough of Stoke Newington.
Ladies and Gentlemen,—
I beg to present my Annual Report for the year ending 31st
December, 1924.—