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Wandsworth 1920
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
49
REPORT ON ADMINISTRATION IN CONNECTION WITH
THE PUBLIC HEALTH (MILK AND CREAM)
REGULATIONS, 1912.
| (a) Number of samples examined for the presence of a preservative. | (b) Number in which a preservative was reported to be present. | |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | 886 | Nil. |
| Cream | 41 | 1 |
Nature of preservative in each case in column (b). CREAM.
One informal sample of Cream contained crystallised boric
acid.
Nature of preservative in each case in column (b). MILK.
Nil.
Action taken under the Regulations in regard to each case in
column (b).
Nil. Vendor was warned, and further samples were taken and
found correct.
2. Cream sold as Preserved Cream.
Instances in which samples have been submitted for analysis
to» ascertain if the statement on the label as to preservatives was
correct :—
(1) Correct statements made 30
(2) Statements incorrect 3*
Total 33
* Informal samples. Further samples were taken and found
correct,
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