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(b) Determinations made of milk fat in cream sold as preserved cream.
(i.) Above 35 per cent 20
(ii.) Below 35 per cent
Total 20
(c) Instances where (apart from analysis) the requirements as to labelling
or declaration of preserved cream in Article V. (1) and the proviso in
Article V. (2) of the Regulations have not been observed 1
(d) Particulars of each case in which the Regulations have not been
complied with, and action taken.
Sample No. Contained Action taken.
472 10 grains boric acid per lb. Prosecution ordered. Vendor
fined 10/- and 14/6 costs.
The second summons for selling
in an unlabelled receptacle was
withdrawn.
3. Thickening substances.—Any evidence of their addition to cream or to
preserved cream— None.
4 Other observations, if any— None.
BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF FOOD.
During the year 12 samples of milk, 4 of water, and 6 of ice cream were
submitted to the Council's Bacteriologist (Dr. Foulerton) for examination.
Of the milks, 9 were found to be "good," 2 "fair," and 1 "bad." Of the ice
cream samples, all were reported "good." The water samples were reported
"excellent."
All the reports were submitted to the Public Health Committee, and warnings
with regard to those which were returned as "doubtful" or "bad" were sent to the
vendors.
In each of the cases in which milk was concerned a communication was sent to
the Medical Officer of Health of the district from which it was stated to have come,
and he was asked to take such action as seemed necessary in order to bring about
improvement. As in previous years, this procedure was found to work well.
WATER SUPPLY.
Water Supply in Dwelling Houses.— The certificates granted under Section 48
of the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, in respect of new and rebuilt premises
numbered 24.