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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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TABLE No. 59.
REPORT ON ADMINISTRATION IN CONNECTION
WITH THE PUBLIC HEALTH (MILK & CREAM)
REGULATIONS, 1912-1917.
1. —Milk and Cream not sold as " Preserved Cream."
| Number of samples examined for presence of a preservative. | Number in which preservative was reported to be present. | Percentage and Nature of preservative found in each sample. | Action taken. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 265 (including 7 separated milk) | 1 | .018 % boric acid | Explanation asked for and accepted |
| Cream | 3 | 2 | .39 % boric acid | Informal sample |
| .09 % „ | „ „ |
2. Cream sold as Preserved Cream :
(a) Instances in which samples have been submitted
to analysis to ascertain if the statements on the
label as to preservatives were correct 8
(i) Correct statements made 7
(ii) Incorrect statements 1
(iii) Percentage of Preservative Percentage stated
found in each sample : on statutory label:
.37% .38% .33% .40% In each case,"Not
.40% .21% .55% .37% exceeding 0.4%."
(b) Determinations made of milk fat in cream sold as
Preserved Cream :
(i) Above 35 per cent. 8
(ii) Below 35 per cent. —
G 2