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Nine of the samples purchased in the Borough in 1921 were
not satisfactory; and, therefore, the percentage of non-genuine
samples amounted to 5.1 per cent., as compared with 7 per cent.
for the preceding year. This is below the figure for London
as a whole.
5.8 per cent. of the 86 Milk samples were unsatisfactory, as
against 9.8 per cent. during the preceding year.
In London as a whole, the percentage of Milk samples
reported against was above that in Stoke Newington.
It should be added that many of the other samples purchased
were below the average quality of the milk supply of London,
although they were a trifle above the low legal limits which have
been fixed.
All the samples of Milk, Butter and Margarine were tested
for antiseptics, with the result that no sample of Milk, 13 of
Butter, and all the samples of Margarine were found to contain,
boric acid. In no case was the amount sufficient to warrant a
prosecution; but in one instance the vendor was cautioned.
Antiseptics were also found in two samples of wine and one of
beef sausage.
Three informal samples have been taken during the year.
The informal samples collected did not lead to the detection of
adulteration.
Eight samples of Milk were purchased on Sunday mornings.
THE PUBLIC HEALTH (MILK AND CREAM) REGULATIONS
During the year 1921 two samples were taken under these
Regulations.
Beth were samples of fresh cream and neither contained
preservative. They were sold in full compliance with the
Regulations.