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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
Hampstead 1925
Report for the year 1925 of the Medical Officer of Health
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The following table shows the articles of which samples were taken during the year:—
| Article. | Number taken. | Adulterated, etc. |
|---|---|---|
| Apples | 35 | 9* |
| Bacon | 5 | — |
| Baking Powder | 2 | — |
| Butter | 52 | 4 |
| Cheese | 12 | 1 |
| Cocoa | 20 | — |
| Coffee | 8 | — |
| Cream | 40 | 2 |
| Custard Powder | I | — |
| Drugs | 17 | __ |
| Eggs, Dried | 2 | - |
| Fish-paste | 5 | — |
| Flour | 6 | — |
| Carried forward | 205 | 16 |
A sample of Margarine (No. 140) was sold in an unmarked wrapper
(second offence). The vendor was fined £2 and £2 2s. Od. costs.