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Examination of Milk Supplied to L.C.C. Hospitals and Schools, 1936.
During 1936, 30 samples of milk were taken in course of delivery to St. Leonard's
Hospital and 15 to St. Matthew's Hospital; 6 of these failed to comply with the
standard laid down by the Board of Agriculture.
In two instances fat was deficient to the extent of 3 per cent. and 0.6 per cent.,
respectively. The remaining four adulterated samples contained added water, in
three cases to an extent of not less than 1.0 per cent., and in the other case to not
less than 4.0 per cent. Legal proceedings were instituted with regard to the lastmentioned
sample, but owing to successful proceedings being taken against the
farmer the summons was withdrawn, five guineas costs being paid to the Council.
Milk Samples Tested in the Department.

The average composition of these samples was:—
Fat, 3.3% Solids not fat, 8.8% Total solids, 12.1%
The Food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act, 1928.
During the year 614 samples were submitted to the Public Analyst, Mr. H. G.
Harrison, M.A. This figure gives a rate of 7.2 per 1,000 inhabitants.