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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
Camberwell 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell.
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TABLE "A." SAMPLES TAKEN UNDER THE SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.
| Article. | Number of Samples taken. | Genuine. | Not Genuine. | Percentage Not Genuine. | Summonses. | Cautions. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 678 | 671 | 7 | 103 | 7‡ | 1 |
| Butter* | 101 | 100 | 1 | 0.99 | 2‡ | – |
| Mustard | 43 | 41 | 2 | 4.65 | – | 2 |
| Lard | 32 | 32 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Vinegar | 25 | 23 | 2 | 8.00 | – | 2 |
| Malt Vinegar | 23 | 22 | 1 | 4.34 | 1 | |
| Cocoa | 20 | 20 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Self Raising Flour | 11 | 11 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Camphorated Oil | 10 | 9 | 1 | 10.00 | – | 1 |
| Custard Powder | 9 | 9 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Arrowroot | 8 | 8 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Preserved Cream | 8 | 8 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Condensed Milk | 7 | 7 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Baking Powder | 6 | 6 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Strawberry Jam | 6 | 6 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Separated Milk | 6 | 4 | 2 | 33.3 | – | 2 |
| Pepper | 5 | 5 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Blackcurrant Jam | 5 | 5 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Margarine | 5 | 5 | 0 | – | – | 4 |
| Cream | 5 | 3 | 2 | 40.00 | 1 | 1 |
| Sponge Cakes | 4 | 4 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Raspberry Jam | 4 | 4 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Coffee | 4 | 4 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Crushed Linseed | 4 | 4 | 0 | – | – | |
| Ground Ginger | 4 | 4 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Zinc Ointment | 4 | 4 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Golden Syrup | 4 | 2 | 2 | 50.00 | 1 | 1 |
| Beef Sausages | 3 | 3 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Whisky | 3 | 3 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Olive Oil | 3 | 3 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Fish Paste | 2 | 2 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Cornflour | 2 | 2 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Dried Milk | 2 | 2 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Pork Brawn | 2 | 2 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Lemonade Powder | 2 | 2 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Corned Beef | 2 | 2 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Lemon Cheese | 2 | 2 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Ground Almonds | 2 | 2 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Boric Ointment | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.00 | – | 1 |
| Gin | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.00 | – | 1 |
| Jam Sandwich and Cream | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Chocolate Cream | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Dripping | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Ale | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Stout | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Pound Cake | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Cream Cheese | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Lemonade | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Cream of Tartar | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | – | – |