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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 1929

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]

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Table: Administrative Action Taken Regarding Samples reported to beNOT GENUINE.

Administrative Action Taken Regarding Samples reported to beNOT GENUINE.

No. of SampleDescription of SampleNature of AdulterationResult of Proceedings
57MilkContained 3.5% of added water.Warning Letter
InformalMilkContained 44% of added water.No action
312MilkAbstraction of 6% of FatWarning Letter
372MilkDeficient in solids not fat to the extent of 1.5%Warning Letter
398MilkDeficient in fat to the extent of 12%Costs £2 2s.
97RiceContained 0. 7% of extraneous mineral matterWarning Letter
103RiceContained 0 .57% of extraneous mineral matterWarning Letter
257RiceContained 0.68% of extraneous mineral matterWarning Letter
110VinegarDeficient in Acetic Acid to the extent of 16%Warning Letter
113DrippingContained 4.5% of waterWarning Letter
267Currant CakeContained a trace of boric acid amounting to less than one hundredth of one per centWarning Letter
385Currant CakeContained 0 01% of Boric Acid.Warning Letter
308OatmealContained 3% of Barley MealWarning Letter
321Beef SausagesContained 0.15% of Boric AcidWarning Letter
404MedicineDeficient in sodium bicarbonate to the extent of 48%Warning Letter