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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

Battersea 1929

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Battersea Borough.

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Table: TABLE II Drugs.

TABLE II Drugs.

Examined.Adulterated.
Nature of Sample.Formal.Informal.Total.Formal.Informal.Total.
Bicarbonate of Soda—33—00
Camphorated Oil2911123
Cream of Tartar—77—00
Paregoric (Tine.camph. co.)—44—11
Zinc Ointment—33—00
Total22628134

Table: TABLE III.Other Articles.

TABLE III.Other Articles.

Examined.Adulterated.
Nature of Sample.Formal.Informal.Total.Formal.Informal.Total.
Arrowroot_77_00
Bacon1—11—1
Baking Powder—66—00
Barley, Pearl3—30—0
Brawn2—20—0
Cake, Sponge—1616—00
Coffee Mixture3—30—0
Cordials—33—00
Custard Powder—66—00
Dripping—33—00
Fish Paste729000
Fruits, Dried41822112
Ginger (Ground)—66—00
Honey—66—00
Lard41519000
Lemon Curd—11—00
Lentils—33—00
Meat, Canned1—10—0
Mustard (Condiment)—11—00
Olive Oil15—150—0
Peel, Candied—77—00
Pepper—99—00
Rice22426000
Sago134011
Sausages12820224
„ Breakfast1—10—0
„ Luncheon4—40—0
„ Preserved5—50—0
Spice, Mixed—88—00
Wines (non-alcoholic)3—30—0
Total88132220448