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Woolwich 1927
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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THE PUBLIC HEALTH (MILK AND CREAM)
REGULATIONS, 1912-1917.
The number of samples of milk submitted for analysis
was 264. In addition two samples of separated milk and
ten of cream and preserved cream were also examined. The
detailed results of the analyses are given below in the form
required by the Minister.
TABLE No. 39.
REPORT ON ADMINISTRATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE PUBLIC HEALTH (MILK AND CREAM) REGULATIONS, 1912-1917, FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 ST DECEMBER, 1927.
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 | 266 (including separated milk.) | Nil. | — | — |
| Cream | 6 | 2 | Boric Acid, .38 per cent. Boric Acid, .39 per cent. | Informal sample. Explanation accepted. |
2. Cream sold as Preserved Cream.
(a) Instances in which samples have been submitted
to analysis to ascertain if the