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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 1924
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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The primary samples were obtained from milk produced in the following areas:—
| Areas | No. obtained. | No Tuberculous. | Percentage. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon | 14 | 2 | 14.3 |
| Dorset | 2 | — | — |
| Kent | 1 | — | — |
| Somerset | 2 | 1 | 50 0 |
| Surrey | 7 | — | — |
| Sussex | 34 | — | — |
| Wiltshire | 3 | — | — |
| *Unclassified | 16 | - | - |
| Totals | 79 | 3 | 3.8 |
*These samples could not be classified owing to the fact that it
was mixed milk of large dairy firms who obtain their milk from
practically all the areas mentioned in the above table.
SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.
During the year 228 samples of milk (196 new, 1 separated,
and 31 condensed) and 194 other samples were taken.
Proceedings were instituted in ten instances, tines and costs to
the extent of £20 3s. Od. were imposed in respect of seven, one was
dismissed, the vendor successfully pleading a warranty, and two
were withdrawn.
In 12 instances the vendors were warned, three were covered
by a declaration, and in nine instances no action was deemed
necessary.