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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
Croydon 1905
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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In 11 cases where the samples of Milk were slightly below the
standard fixed by the Hoard of Agriculture, the vendors were written
to calling their attention to the fact and asking for some explanation,
further samples being taken subsequently.
Of these II samples 9 contained an excess of water to the
extent of an average of 6 per cent., whilst 2 were deficient in fat to
the extent of an average of 6.5 per cent.
One sample contained a trace of boric acid.
The following table has been prepared from figures kindly
supplied by the Borough Analyst (Mr. Lester Reed):—
Total Number of Samples of Milk collected and percentage below standard.
1905.
| No. of Samples. | No. below Standard. | Percentage of Samples below Standard. | Average percentage of fat of Genuine Samples. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale taken in course of delivery Railway station. NewMilk | 70 | 6 | 8.5 | 3.7 |
| Wholesale taken in course of delivery at Railway Station. Separated Milk | 2 | 1 | 500 | - |
| Retail taken on Milkmen's rounds. Sunday morning. New Milk. | 73 | 6 | 8.2 | 3.6 |
| Retail taken on Milkmen's rounds. Sunday morning. Separated Milk. | 7 | - | - | - |
| Retail taken on Milkmen's rounds. Weekday. New Milk | 15 | 1 | 6 8 | 3 7 |
| Retail taken on Milkmen's rounds. Weekday. Separated Milk. | 1 | — | — | — |