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Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
Milk and Cream.
MILK.
586 samples of milk were procured during the year.
55, or 93 per cent. were found to be adulterated, of which
25 or 463 per cent. were deficient in original milk fat, and 24
or 43.6 per cent. were found to contain added water, three samples
were both deficient in milk fat and contained added water, and
in four samples preservatives were detected.
In 37 cases proceedings were taken against the vendor of the
adulterated sample, and penalties amounting to £101 5s. od. were
inflicted, with costs amounting to £26 12s. od., the penalties
ranging from 5s. to £20 with costs.
23 samples of milk were procured on delivery at Public
Institutions situated within the Borough and only one sample was
reported against.
Proceedings were taken against the milk contractor supplying
the milk, who however, successfully pleaded a warranty.
24 samples of milk were procured whilst in course of delivery
at various Railway Stations within the Borough, this milk being
consigned from farmers in the country to retailers within the
Borough, and in every case the sample was well above the standard.
12 samples of milk were taken whilst in course of transit, or
on delivery from the wholesale dairy companies to the retailer and
in each case the milk was of good quality.
17 samples of milk were procured on delivery at private houses,
of which 9 or 53 per cent. were found to be adulterated.
Proceedings were taken against seven of the vendors and
convictions obtained in each case.