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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
Croydon 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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| Samples of | Total Samples | Genuine | Not Genuine | Prosecutions | Convictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brought Forward | 121 | 118 | 3 | — | — |
| Currants | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Curry Powder | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Custard Powder | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Faggots | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Fish Cakes | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
| Fish Paste | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
| Fish Spread | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Flavouring | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Flavouring Essence | 3 | 3 | — | —x | — |
| Flour, Batter | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Flour, Bun | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Flour, Cake | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Flour, Self—raising | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
| Frying Oil | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
| Gelatine | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Gherkins | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Gin | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Ginger Beer | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
| Ginger, Ground | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Ginger Wine | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Glycerine | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Grape Fruit | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Grapefruit Crush | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Gravy Powder | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
| Haggis | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Hake, Flaked | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Honey | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Horseradish | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Ice Cream | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Iodine, Tincture of | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Jam | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
| Jelly, Table | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Junket Powder | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Lemonade | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
| Lemonade Crystals | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Lemonade Powder | 8 | 8 | — | — | — |
| Liqueur | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Liquorice Powder Comp | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Macaroni | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Malted Milk Tablets | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Margarine | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Marmalade | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Meat Paste | 3 | 3 | — | — | _ |
| Meat Pies | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | — |
| Meat Soup | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Milk | 314 | 313 | 1 | — | — |
| Milk, Dried | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Mineral Water | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Mushroom Ketchup | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Mustard | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Mint Sauce | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Mustard Sauce | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Oatmeal | 2 | 2 | — | _ | — |
| Olive Oil | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Orangeade | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Orange Squash | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Ovaltine Tablets | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Carried forward | 578 | 572 | 6 | — | — |