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Inspections were regularly and frequently made throughout the year. In no
case were conditions regarding which it was necessary to serve notices discovered.
Milkshops, etc.—The number of premises upon which milk is sold is 230.
The number of applications received was 45. None were refused under the
powers granted by the London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1908, the
premises being unsuitable. Under this Act also 15 names were removed from the
register on account of unsuitability of the premises and for other reasons, e.g.,
discontinuance of sale of milk, etc.
No appeals against refusal to register or removal of a name from the register
were made to a magistrate during the year.
One milk vendor who was discovered selling milk from a vehicle and from cans
which did not bear his name and address was detected and prosecuted. In another
case a vendor who obstructed the inspector in the course of his duties was summoned
and fined. Action in both cases was taken under the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts,
and further reference will be made to them later.
Examination of Milk.—The number of samples of milk taken for analysis by
the Food Inspector was 550, as against 547 in 1911. A considerable number, as
shown in the Public Analyst's report were test or informal samples. Several, also,
were collected and submitted to bacteriological examination. These are referred
to later.
Of the samples analysed by Dr. Wynter Blyth 21 (3'8 per cent.) were found to
be adulterated. The percentage of adulterated samples in 1911, was 8'9, and in
1910, 9'5.
The usual course of notifying vendors whose samples were found to be genuine
that no further action would be taken, was followed.
In cases in which the departure from the standard was slight or there were
extenuating circumstances, the Committee usually gave instructions that a letter of
caution should be sent.
The number of cases in which proceedings were instituted in respect of
adulteration of milk was 16.
Fines and costs to the amount of £26 8s. 6d. were recovered, the amount in
1911 being £58 10s.