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West Ham 1955

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]

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Table: The adulteration in the Borough for the past five years was as followss-

The adulteration in the Borough for the past five years was as followss-

YearNumber of SamplesPercentage Adulteration
19555023.2
19545024.0
19535011.4
19525021.0
19518190.7
Average5652.1

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Ninety-six samples of milk were examined, seventy-two formal and twenty-four
informal. One formal sample was found to be adulterated.

Table: The milk adulteration in the Borough for the past five years was as follows:-

The milk adulteration in the Borough for the past five years was as follows:-

YearNumber of SamplesPercentage Adulteration
1955961.0
19541050.0
19531080.9
19521010.0
19511510.0
Average1120.4

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Condensed Milk.
Six samples, all informal were examined. These consisted of two full-cream and
four machine-skimmed. All these complied with the Regulations.
Dried Milk.
One informal sample was examined and found to be satisfactory.
Ice-Cream.
Twenty-seven samples were examined, seventeen formal and ten informal. All these
were satisfactory.
Ice Lollies.
Twenty informal samples were examined for metallic contamination. One of these
was found to contain an excessive amount of copper.
Drugs.
Twenty-four samples were examined, two formal and twenty-two informal. One formal
and one informal sample were found to be adulterated.
Preservatives.
There were two contraventions of the Preservatives Regulations.
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