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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Woolwich 1922
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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The number of samples taken on Sundays was 16, one of
which was adulterated.
In the certificate furnished by the Public Analyst in the
case of milk, a fat percentage figure is given for each sample.
The following table shows the fact percentage figures for
1920, 1921 and 1922. The minimum legal standard is 3 per
cent.
TABLE No. 57.
| 1920. | 1921. | 1922. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 % and over | — | 2 | 1 |
| 4 % and under 4.5 % | 17 | 12 | 31 |
| 3.5 % and under 4.0 % | 131 | 95 | 104 |
| 3 % and under 3.5 % | 80 | 98 | 113 |
| Below 3 % | 6 | 14 | 9 |
| 234 | 221 | 258 |
Tables shewing the prosecutions instituted under the Sale of
Food and Drugs Acts and the action taken under the Milk and
Cream Regulations are given below.