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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
Southwark 1921
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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These samples are included in Table 66.
| Article. | Number of Samples Purchased. | Result of Analysis. | Percentage of adulterated samples | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genuine. | Adulterated. | |||
| Margarine | 15 | 1.2 | *3 | 20.0 |
| Lard | 4 | 4 | — | — |
| Fat | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Dripping | 3 | 3 | - | — |
| Strawberry and Gooseberry Jam | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Raspberry Flavour Jam | 1 | 1 | — | - |
| Plum and Apple Jam | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Raspberry Jam | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Total | 27 | 24 | 3 | 11.1 |
* These 3 samples consisted of genuine margarine but they were sold in unmarked
wrappers.