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Borough Council to take summary proceedings where the addition
of preservatives was reported.
Dirty Milk.—In several instances centrifugalized milk
showed a deposit of foreign material, chiefly sand and dust. In
four instances, however, the deposit consisted of filth.
Dyed Milk.—The practice of colouring milk with various
colouring matters to suit the demands of the public is still in
vogue. Of the milks examined 66.4 per cent. were artificially
coloured, compared with 77.4 per cent. in 1906. Annatto is the
material most commonly used, but aniline dyes are not infrequently
used.
Sunday Samples.—Fourteen samples of milk were
obtained on Sundays, and two only of these (Nos. 387 and 390)
were below the standard.
Average Composition.—The average composition of all
samples submitted during 1907 was well above the standard,
being 3.47 per cent. Milk Fat and 8.81 per cent. Solids Not Fat.
The average composition of the genuine samples alone was 3.53
per cent. Milk Fat and 8.83 per cent. Solids Not Fat. (see
Table E).
Milk Samples taken in course of Delivery.—Twentysix
samples were taken in course of delivery, as follows:—
Bermondsey Workhouse 2; Railway Stations 21; Shops 1;
Private Dwelling Houses 2. Of these three were below standard
(Nos. 163, 164 and 325). In the first two instances the vendors
were cautioned, and in the case of No. 325 proceedings were
instituted against the farmer, but failed on his proving a
warranty. (See Table G).
The difficulty of obtaining convictions for milk adulteration
is becoming greater each year by reason of the warranty clauses