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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 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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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 | - |
| Apricots, Dried | 1 | 1 | - |
| Asparagus, Tinned | 1 | 1 | — |
| Beans, Tinned | 1 | 1 | - |
| Blackcurrant Cordial | 2 | 2 | - |
| Blanc-mange Powder | 1 | 1 | - |
| Brawn | 3 | 3 | - |
| Brisling, Tinned | 1 | 1 | - |
| Butter | 7 | 7 | - |
| Cake | 1 | 1 | - |
| Cheese | 12 | 12 | - |
| Cherries, Tinned | 1 | 1 | - |
| Cherries, Glace | 3 | 3 | - |
| Cinnamon | 1 | 1 | - |
| Cocoa | 1 | 1 | - |
| Coffee | 2 | 2 | - |
| Crab, Tinned | 3 | 3 | - |
| Cream | 2 | 2 | - |
| Cream, Tinned | 3 | 3 | - |
| Cream Cup | 1 | — | 1 |
| " Cream-O-Rice " | 1 | 1 | -_ |
| Custard Powder | 1 | 1 | - |
| Crystals from Tinned Salmon " Daisy " Powders | 1 | 1 | - |
| 1 | 1 | - | |
| Dripping | 3 | 3 | - |
| Egg Substitute | 1 | 1 | - |
| Fish Paste | 4 | 4 | - |
| Fish Paste, Tinned | 1 | 1 | - |
| Flour | 5 | 5 | - |
| Flour, Self-raising | 2 | 2 | - |
| Fruit, Dried Mixed | 1 | 1 | - |
| Fruit, Assorted | 1 | 1 | - |
| Fruit Drinks (Cordials) | 3 | 3 | - |
| Fruit Salad, Dried | 1 | 1 | - |
| Fruit Syrup | 1 | 1 | - |
| Ginger, Ground | 1 | 1 | - |
| Ginger, Preserved | 1 | 1 | - |
| Gravy Thickener | 3 | 3 | - |
| Grape Fruit Squash | 1 | 1 | - |
| Herrings in Tomato Sauce | 1 | 1 | - |
| Herring Roes, Tinned | 1 | 1 | - |
| Halibut Liver Oil | 1 | 1 | - |
| Honey | 1 | 1 | - |
| Ice Cream | 4 | 4 | - |
| Jam | 1 | 1 | - |
| Lamb, Neck of | 1 | - | 1 |
| Lard | 10 | 10 | — |