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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 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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FOOD AND DRUGS (ADULTERATION) ACT, 1928. Number and Description of Samples Submitted for Analysis under the above Act during the Year 1934. FORMAL SAMPLES
| Description of Samples | Number of Samples Submitted | Number Genuine | Number Not Genuine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicarbonate of Soda | 1 | 1 | — |
| Milk | 154 | 148 | 6 |
| Tomato. Sauce | 3 | — | 3 |
| Vinegar | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Whisky | 4 | 4 | — |
| 165 | 155 | 10 |
INFORMAL SAMPLES. The following samples were taken from Vendors and submitted to the Public Analyst, by the Food Inspector or his agent without recourse to the usual provisions as required by the Food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act, 1928.
| Description of Samples | Number of Samples Submitted | Number Genuine | Number Not Genuine |
| Almonds (Ground) | 2 | 2 | — |
| Arrowroot | 6 | 6 | — |
| Aspirin Tablets | 3 | 3 | — |
| Baking Powder | 3 | 3 | — |
| Borax | 1 | 1 | — |
| Brawn | 2 | 2 | — |
| Butter | 22 | 22 | — |
| Cakes | 3 | 3 | — |
| Castor Oil | 2 | 2 | — |
| Cayenne Pepper | 3 | 3 | — |
| Cheese | 6 | 6 | — |
| Cocoa | 1 | 1 | — |
| Cod Liver Oil and Malt | 3 | 3 | — |
| Coffee | 2 | 2 | — |
| Corn Flour | 3 | 3 | — |
| Cream | 1 | 1 | — |