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Monthly samples of all designations of milk were submitted to the Analyst for chemical and bacteriological
examination. Some samples were found to be deficient in the percentage of milk fat or percentage of solids not
fat but there was no evidence of added water. These results were sent to the dairy concerned and also to the Chief
Public Health Inspectors of the Boroughs in which the milk was bottled for their information and any action they
considered necessary.
Food samples were also collected regularly for submission to the Central Public Health Laboratory at Colindale
for bacteriological investigation. These were mainly in respect of foodstuffs which are normally intended for
consumption without further cooking where bad handling or storage might give rise to the risk of food poisoning.
None of the irregularities in the samples were considered so serious as to warrant formal action. Where appropriate
warnings and advice were given to the suppliers who were generally anxious to comply with the statutory
requirements and promptly withdrew any articles which were found to be defective and corrected any labelling
irregularities.

NOTE: "One sample had irregularities in respect of analysis and labelling
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