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Dirty Milks.—Seven samples of milk contained evidence
of contamination arising possibly from carelessness which
permitted the entrance of dust and filth, the latter probably
derived from the uncleanly condition in which cows were
allowed to exist.
There is urgent need for legislation which would lead to
the more frequent inspection of all dairy farms in order to
ensure cleanliness, and for the protection of the public against
milk infected by infectious disease organisms, more particularly
tuberculosis.
Dyed Milk.—No diminution has taken place in the
practice of artificially colouring milk, or is this likely to occur
whilst the public prefer such supplies; 77.4 per cent. of the
samples were coloured.
Average Composition.—The average composition of all
samples of milk submitted during 1906 was 3.56 per cent. milk
fat and 8.74 per cent. solids not fat. This is well above the
standard fixed by the Board of Agriculture, which is 3.0 per cent.
milk fat and 8.5 per cent. solids not fat.
Sunday Samples.—Thirteen samples were purchased on
Sundays, of which one was adulterated (See No. 25, Table G).
The vendor was fined £4 and 12s. 6d. costs.
Samples on Delivery.—Thirty-three samples were taken
in course of delivery, as follows:—
From Public Institutions:—Lewisham Union Infirmary
10 (1 adulterated—See Table G, No. 296); Lewisham Union
Workhouse 8, and Grove Park Workhouse 2.
From Other Places:—At Railway Stations 7—(See Nos.
1 and 2 Table G); at Retail Shops 5; at a private dwelling 1.