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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
Greenwich 1919
The annual report made to the Council of the Metropolitan Borough of Greenwich for the year 1919
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In addition, 2 samples were taken on behalf of the Food Control
Committee.
Proceedings were taken in 4 cases, resulting in fines and costs
being imposed in all instances.
A warning letter was sent in 6 cases.
Sale of Food and Drugs Acts.—Number and Description of Samples purchased for Analysis under the above Acts during the Year 1919.
| Description of Samples. | Number of Samples Purchased. | Number Genuine. | Number Adulterated. | Remarks as to Action taken. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baking Powder | 23 | 23 | ... | — |
| Batter | 32 | 32 | ... | — |
| Cocoa | 8 | 8 | ... | — |
| Coffee | 26 | 26 | ... | — |
| Cooking Fat | 1 | 1 | ... | — |
| Dripping | 62 | 62 | ... | — |
| Egg Powder | 2 | 2 | ... | — |
| Egg Substitute | 1 | 1 | ... | — |
| Frying Fat | 1 | 1 | ... | — |
| Milk | 158 | 140 | 18 | 6 warning letters sent, Police Court proceedings in 2 cases. Action taken by employer in 1 case. No action in 9 cases. |
| Mustard | 3 | 3 | ... | — |
| Mustard Mixture | 2 | ... | 2 | No action in both cases. |
| Pepper | 6 | 6 | ... | — |
| Self-Raising Flour | 26 | 26 | ... | — |
| Spongine | 1 | 1 | ... | — |
| Vinegar | 74 | 72 | 2 | Police Court proceedings in both cases. |
| Total | 426 | 404 | 22 |