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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
Erith 1942
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Erith]
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F(6). Food and Drugs Act. Sections 3 and 68.
Routine Sampling.
The following samples were procured during the year and submitted to the Public Analyst for analysis:—
| Nature of Sample | Adulterated | Genuine | No. of Samples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egg substitute | – | 6 | 6 |
| Baking powder | – | 1 | 1 |
| Gravylets | – | 2 | 2 |
| Fish paste | – | 2 | 2 |
| Beef extract | – | 3 | 3 |
| Epsom salts | – | 1 | 1 |
| Syrup of figs | – | 1 | 1 |
| Milk | – | 32 | 32 |
| Ground Cinnamon | – | 1 | 1 |
| Ground Ginger | – | 1 | 1 |
| Fish Cakes | – | 1 | 1 |
| Ham paste | – | 2 | 2 |
| Chocolate cup | – | 1 | 1 |
| Pork pie | – | 1 | 1 |
| Kidney soup | – | 1 | 1 |
| Kipper creme | – | 1 | 1 |
| Gravy salt | – | 1 | 1 |
| Vinegar | – | 2 | 2 |
| Honey, Glycerine & Lemon | – | 1 | 1 |
| Butter | – | 1 | 1 |
| Margarine | – | 1 | 1 |
| Custard powder | – | 1 | 1 |
| Coffee | – | 3 | 3 |
| Stuffing | – | 1 | 1 |
| Mint | – | 1 | 1 |
| Lemon essence | – | 3 | 3 |
| Salad dressing | – | 1 | 1 |
| Lard | – | 1 | 1 |
| Edible oil | – | 1 | 1 |
| Sausage meat | – | 1 | 1 |
| Curry powder | – | 2 | 2 |
| Lemonade powder | – | 1 | 1 |
| Pudding mixture | – | 1 | 1 |
| Banana spread | – | 1 | 1 |
| Orangestead | – | 1 | 1 |
| Friars Balsam | – | 1 | 1 |
| Castor oil | – | 1 | |
| Betox | – | 1 | 1 |
| Whiskey | – | 1 | 1 |
| Gin | – | 1 | 1 |
| Port | – | 1 | 1 |
| Ale | – | 1 | 1 |
| Ginger beer | – | 1 | 1 |
| – | 90 | 90 |
As will be seen from the above table, all samples were
reported as being genuine and of good quality.