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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
West Ham 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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1. Milk: and Cream not sold as Preserved Cream:—
| (a) No. of Samples examined for the presence of a Preservative. | (b) No. in which Preservative was reported to be present, and percentage of Preservative found in cach sample. | |
|---|---|---|
| Milk ...... | 537 | Nil. |
| Cream | 2 | Nil. |
2. Cream sold as Preserved Cream:—
(a) Instances in which samples have been submitted for
Analysis to ascertain if the statements on the label as to preservatives
were correct—
(i.) Correct statements made 5
(ii.) Statements incorrect —
Total 5
(iii.) Percentage of Preservative Percentage stated 011
found in each sample. statutory label.
No. 680 0.26% Boric Acid 0.4% Boric Acid.
No. 681 0.24% do. do.
No. 774 0.22% do. do.
No. 790 0.32% do. do.
No. 1397 0.21% do. do.
(b) Determinations made of Milk Fat in Cream sold as
Preserved Cream—
(i.) Above 35 per cent 5
(ii.) Below 35 ,, ,, —
5