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During the year 1934, 3 formal and 20 informal samples of cream were taken ;
all proved to be genuine.
A wide selection (the varieties numbering 161) of informal samples were taken
during the year, as these form the basis upon which information is obtained to enable
us to buy formal samples with a view to prosecution. The informal samples of
butter numbered 79, cheese 25, pepper 23, honey 17, sausages 17, and olive oil 14.
During the year 1934 in addition to the samples taken and submitted to the
Public Analyst there was a total of 123 informal samples, which were examined by
the Food and Drugs Inspector. These informal samples comprised a number of
varied articles.

Milk.—The qualitative result of the Analyses of the Milk samples, which have
now been published for many years, are as follows
No. of Samples. Solids not Fat. Fat. Total Solids.
Milk purchased on Sundays 122 8.74 3.59 12.33
Milk purchased on Week-days 316 8.73 3.56 12.29
Milk procured in transit at
Finsbury Park Station 77 8.84 3.69 12.53
Official Standard 8.50 300 11 50
Sophistication of Milk.—The particulars as to the genuineness or otherwise
of the samples procured or purchased on Sundays, Weekdays, and at
Finsbury Park Railway Station are as follows :—
Percentage
Number taken. Genuine. Adulterated. Adulterated.
On Sundays 122 119 3 2.4
On Week-days 316 313 3 0 9
At Railway Stations 77 73 4 5.2
(Farmers' Milks)
515 505 10 2.0