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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
Merton and Morden 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton & Morden]
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| Article. | Total Samples. | Genuine. | Not Genuine. | Action taken. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowroot | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Aspirin | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Aspro | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Bacon | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Baking Powder | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Basilicon Ointment | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Beer | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Black Pudding | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Boracic Ointment | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Brawn | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Bread | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Brisling | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Brompton Syrup | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Butter | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Cake Mixture | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Chocolate Drops | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Coffee | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Coffee and Chicory | 1 | - | 1 | Retailer's explanation accepted |
| Compound Syrup of Figs | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Cremola | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Curry Powder | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Custard Powder | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Epsom Salts | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Evaporated Milk | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Fish Paste | 4 | 4 | - | - |
| Flavour, Vanilla | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Flour, Pea | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Flour, Self Raising | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Ginger Ale | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Gravy Powder | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Ground Ginger | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Jam | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Jardox | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Jelly | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Junket Powder | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Lard | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Lemonade | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Lemonade Powder | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Lemon Curd | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Macaroni in Tomato Cheese | ||||
| Sauce | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Malt Vinegar | 2 | - | 2 | Dispensation from Ministry of Food |
| Malted Milk Tablets | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Margarine | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Marmite | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Carried forward | 56 | 63 | 3 | - |