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These samples were taken with the object of raising the standard of bacteriological
purity of the milk sold in the Borough. The samples were taken in batches.
When the reports upon each batch of milks were received, a list was sent to the vendors
giving the particulars of the analyses of the milks in that batch, but omitting the
names. The report relating to the milk of the vendor to whom each list was sent,
was marked so that he might be able to compare his milk with that of other milks
sold at the same time. An appropriate covering letter was also sent indicating the
principles and emphasizing the importance of clean milk production.
Condensed Milk Regulations.
Three samples of condensed milk were submitted for analysis under the above
Regulations, all of which were certified to comply with the standard laid down.
Dried Milk Regulations.
Two samples of dried milk were submitted for analysis under the above Regulations,
both of which were certified to comply with the standard laid down.
Milk and Cream Regulations, 1912.
None of the 433 samples of milk submitted for analysis was reported to contain
any preservative.
Eight samples of cream were submitted for analysis ; none of these was reported
to contain any preservative.
Tuberculous Milk.
Samples of milk entering London are taken by the London County Council at
railway termini and also from supplies entering by road.
There are two cowsheds in Shoreditch. Eleven samples of milk from these
were submitted for guinea pig test, but in no instance was the presence of tubercle
bacilli reported.