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Stoke Newington 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stoke Newington, The Metropolitan Borough]
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THE PUBLIC HEALTH (MILK AND CREAM) REGULATIONS.
During the year 1925 six samples of 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 five cases of Cream sold as preserved,
but not in excess of the amount permissible. On one occasion
preserved Cream was sold from an unlabelled receptacle in the shop,
although it was labelled when delivered to the purchaser. The
vendor was cautioned.
The 66 samples of Milk taken during 1925 were tested for
chemical preservatives, and thickening agents, and the result was
negative in every case.
REPORT OF CHIEF SANITARY INSPECTOR FOR THE
YEAR 1925.
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, 1925:—
HOUSES AND PREMISES INSPECTED.
| After Notification of Infectious Diseases | 179 |
| By house-to-house inspection | 129 |
| Upon complaint, under Sec. 107 (3), Public Health (London) Act, 1891 | 615 |
| After Notices from Builders, under Bye-law 14 (London County Council) | 134 |
| Food premises | 580 |
| Slaughter houses | 52 |
| Milkshops, dairies and cowsheds | 33 |
| Smoke observations | 73 |
| Factories and workshops | 134 |
| Other premises inspected | 467 |
| Premises inspected on application under Rent Restriction Act | 36 |
| Re-inspections made to examine and test work, etc. | 2,933 |
| Total Inspections | 5,365 |