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were instituted against four vendors, and in three cases fines were imposed. In the remaining
case, the subject of proceedings was in connection with samples taken from each of six churns
of milk delivered at a railway terminus. Three of the samples were deficient in milk fat
and three were genuine. The summonses were dismissed, the magistrate being satisfied
that the milk had been delivered as given by the cows.
Of the 220 samples of milk procured during the year under review, 81 were purchased
from roundsmen in the streets.

It will be observed that one sample contained as high a percentage of fat as 7.4. This
sample was purchased at a small cafe, and after division of the sample it was ascertained
that it had been served from a full bottle of milk without the vessel having been previously
shaken. The vendor's attention was called to the undesirable practice of serving in this
manner, some customers receiving a milk rich in fat to the prejudice of others.
Five purveyors of milk, from whom samples had been taken, availed themselves of
the provisions of the Food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act, 1928, and served notices upon
the Authority requesting samples of milk to be procured in course of delivery from their
suppliers.
Milk-in-Schools Scheme.—Samples both for chemical analysis and bacteriological
examination were taken quarterly at schools from each of the contractors supplying milk
to schools under this scheme. All the samples taken for chemical analysis were found
genuine, but two were found to exceed the bacterial limit for pasteurised milk upon bacteriological
examination. The attention of the contractor was immediately called to the report
of the Bacteriologist, the complaint investigated and explanation submitted. The circumstances
were also reported to the Medical Officer of Health of the London County Council.
A later sample proved satisfactory. The number of bottles of milk delivered daily to each
school remains fairly constant.
Milk bars have become a popular feature in the catering for the public in the way of
flavoured milk " shakes," and a number of such businesses were established in the City
during the year. The necessary sanitary arrangements for cleansing and sterilizing apparatus,
and for the proper conduct of the trade, are required previous to registration.
the milk and dairies order, 1926, and
the milk and dairies (amendment) act, 1922.
Sixteen new applications for registration as retail purveyors of milk were received
during the year and none was refused. Four of these were from persons who have no City
premises, but purvey milk within the area. Previous to registration in such cases, enquiries
are made from the appropriate Authorities to ensure that the applicants are registered
with them.