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
Hackney 1916
Report on the sanitary condition of the Hackney District for the year 1916
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SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS. Samples purchased during 1916.
| Article. | Number Purchased. | Number Adulterated. | Number where proceedings taken. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 516 | 58 | 19 |
| Butter | 246 | 19 | 1 |
| Margarine | 24 | — | — |
| Cocoa | 31 | — | — |
| Coffee | 20 | — | — |
| Arrowroot | 9 | – | |
| Lard | 13 | — | — |
| Olive Oil | 3 | — | — |
| Sugar | 1 | — | — |
| Tea | 12 | — | — |
| Meat Paste | 6 | — | – |
| Peas | 3 | — | — |
| Pepper | 2 | — | — |
| Cream | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Medicine | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Baking Powder | 6 | — | — |
| Cornflour | 3 | – | — |
| Dripping | 2 | — | — |
| 902 | 79 | 22 |