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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
Deptford 1926
Annual report on the health of the Metropolitan Borough of Deptford
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Samples taken during 1926—continued.
| Articles. | Number Genuine. | Number Adulterated. | Total. | Percentage of Adulteration. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brought forward | 481 | 3 | 484 | .. |
| Prescriptions (6 mixtures and 2 powders) | 8 | .. | 8 | .. |
| Frying Oil | 1 | .. | 1 | .. |
| Rice, Ground | 1 | .. | 1 | .. |
| Rice | 4 | .. | 4 | .. |
| Sausages | 4 | .. | 4 | .. |
| Sausage Meat | 2 | .. | 2 | .. |
| Spirits— Gin | 3 | .. | 3 | .. |
| Rum | 8 | .. | 3 | .. |
| Whisky | 4 | .. | 4 | .. |
| Tea | 5 | .. | 5 | .. |
| Turpentine, Liniment of | .. | 1 | 1 | 100 |
| Vinegar | 7 | 1 | 8 | 12.5 |
| „ malt | 5 | .. | 5 | .. |
| Zinc Ointment | 2 | .. | 2 | •• |
| Informal Samples. | ||||
| Bread and Butter | 1 | .. | 1 | .. |
| Mango Chutney | 1 | .. | 1 | .. |
| Gregory's powder | 1 | 1 | 2 | 50 |
| Oatmeal | 2 | .. | 2 | .. |
| Sweetmeats | 5 | .. | 5 | .. |
| Sauce | 1 | .. | 1 | |
| Cream of Tartar | 2 | .. | 2 | .. |
| Tomato Ketchup | 1 | .. | 1 | .. |
| Liniment of Turpentine | 1 | i | 2 | 50 |
| Totals | 545 | 7 | 552 | 1.3 |
Particulars of food found deposited for sale and seized under the
provisions of the Public Health Act will be found on a preceding
page under the heading, " Legal Proceedings under the Public Health
Act and By-laws."
552 samples were purchased and submitted to the Public Analyst
for analysis. Of this number 7 or 1.3 per cent. were adulterated. In
two instances legal proceedings were taken, conviction being obtained
in one case, the remaining summons being dismissed, the vendor
successfully pleading warranty.