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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 1914

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

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Report of Administration in connection with the
Public Health (Milk and Cream Regulations for
the year ended December 31st, 1914.

Table: 1. Milk and Cream not sold as Preserved Cream—

1. Milk and Cream not sold as Preserved Cream—

Number of samples examined for the presence of a preservative. (a)Number in which a preservative was reported to be present.
Milk804-
Cream101
Sample NoPreservative.Action taken.
Nature of preservative in each case in column (b) and action taken under the Regulations in regard to it.6020.19 Boric AcidLetter of caution

Table: 2. Cream Sold as Preserved Cream—

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:—
(1) Correct statements made20
(2) Statements incorrect—
Total20

Table: (b)Determinations made of milk fat in cream sold as preserved cream—

(b)Determinations made of milk fat in cream sold as preserved cream—

(1) Above 35 per cent.20
(2) Below 35 per cent.—
Total20