London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Greenwich 1910
The annual report made to the Council of the Metropolitan Borough of Greenwich for the year 1910
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Sale of Food and Drugs Acts.—Number and Description of Samples purchased for Analysis under the above Acts during the Year 1910.
| Description of Samples. | Number of Samples Purchased. | N umber Genuine. | Number Adulterated. | Remarks as to Action taken. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butter | 127 | 124 | 3 | Police Court proceedings. |
| Camphorated Oil | 1 | 1 | ... | |
| Castor Oil | 2 | 2 | ... | |
| Cheese | 24 | 24 | ... | |
| Cocoa | 5 | 5 | ... | |
| Coffee | 30 | 29 | 1 | Police Court proceedings. |
| Eucalyptus Oil | 1 | 1 | ... | |
| Glycerine | 1 | 1 | ... | |
| Lard | 5 | 5 | ... | |
| Margarine | 6 | 6 | ... | |
| Milk | 189 | 176 | 13 | Police Court proceedings were taken in 11 cases. |
| Mustard | 3 | 3 | ... | |
| Pepper | 4 | 4 | ... | |
| Separated Milk | 1 | ... | 1 | Police Court proceedings. |
| Skimmed Milk | 1 | ... | 1 | Police Court proceedings. |
| Total | 400 | 381 | 19 |