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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Hampstead 1913
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hampstead, Metropolitan Borough of]
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| (a) | (b) | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of samples examined for the presence of a preservative. | Number in which a preservative was reported to be present. | |
| Milk | 256 | - |
| Cream | 7 | 2 |
Nature of preservative in each case in column (b) and action taken
under the regulations in regard to it —
Both samples were purchased from the same vendor, and were not
sold as preserved cream; but were found, upon analysis, to
contain 0.23 per cent. of Boracie Acid and 0.20 per cent. of
Boracie Acid respectively. In the first instance, the firm was
written to, and an explanation was received from them. No
further action was taken. In the second instance, the firm was
again written for an explanation, which was submitted by them.
The Public Health Committee, after considering the matter,
authorised legal proceedings to be taken against the vendor,
who was fined £5 and 16s. costs.
2.—Cream sold as Preserved Cream.
(a) Instances in which samples have been submitted for
analysis to ascertain if the statements on the labels as to
preservatives were correct: —
(i) Correct statements made 3
(ii) Statements incorrect 1
Total 4
(b) Determinations made of milk fat in cream sold as preserved
cream:—
(i) Above 35 per cent. 4
(ii) Below 35 per cent. —
Total 4