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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 1937

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

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Article.Formal Samples.Informal Samples.
Number taken.Number adulterated.Number taken.Number adulterated.
Ground almonds3---
Peanut paste——1—
Blancmange——1—
Pearl barley3———
Fruit bars1———
Sylvan savoury roll1———
Chicken and ham roll——1—
Ros-rols1———
Currants1———
Totals363171403

Table: The following tables show the formal and informal samples found to be adulterated, etc., the nature of adulteration or other irregularity and the action taken:—Formal Samples.

The following tables show the formal and informal samples found to be adulterated, etc., the nature of adulteration or other irregularity and the action taken:—

Formal Samples.

No. of Sample.Article.Analyst's Report.Action taken.
2MargarineContained slight excess of water.No action.
5Demerara SugarTin 1.5 grains per lb.No action.
14AnchoviesLead 38 parts per million.Letter sent.
364Malt VinegarDeficient in acetic acid.No action.
193Cooking CheeseWater 78.39%; Mineral matter 1.39%; Protein 18.07% ; Fat 0.75%.Prosecuted, £2 costs only.
370VinegarArtificial vinegar and not malt vinegar.Cautioned.
220VinegarArtificial vinegar and not malt vinegar.No action.
93Milk2 to 3% added water.No action.
100Barbados SugarTin 1.7 grains per lb.No action.
107Curry PowderContained excess of lead.Cautioned.
276ButterContained excess of water.Cautioned.
130Milk12.6 % added water.Fined 10/-. £1 11s. 6d. costs.
149Whisky4.5% added water.Cautioned.
150Whisky4.6% added water.Cautioned.
153Rum6.5% added water.Fined £3. £1 11s. 6d. costs.
165Whisky5.4% added water.Fined £3. £1 11s. 6d. costs.
319Whisky6.9% added water.£5 costs only.