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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
East Ham 1927
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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Informal Samples.
Trufood l
Ambrosia 2
Lacta 1
Lactagol 1
Cod Liver Oil and
Malt 1
Parrish's Food 1
Butter 1
8
Legal proceedings were instituted on 1 occasion.
The high percentage of genuine milk is satisfactory. The
insatisfactory aspect is that the standard is altogether too low.
Milk and Cream Regulations.
Milk & Cream not sold as Preserved Cream.
| (a) Number of samples examined for the presence of a preservative. | (b) Number in which preservative was reported to be present, and percentage of preservative found in each sample. | |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | 233 | — |
| Cream | 6 | 1 |
Cream Sold as Preserved Cream.
Correct statements made 2
Statements incorrect —
2
Percentage of preservative found
in each sample.
•25
.33
Percentage stated on
statutory label.
•40
•40
Determination made of Milk Fat in Cream sold as Preserved Cream.
(1) above 35 per cent 2
(2) below 35 per cent —
Total 2