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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
Beckenham 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beckenham]
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The result were as follows:-
| Nature of Sample. | Number Taken. | Analyst's Report thereon. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butter | 5 | Genuine | |
| New Milk | 37 | of these 26 were were reported to be of good quality, 8 of fair quality and 3 of poor quality. | |
| Cream | 6 | ||
| Shredded Suet | 2 | ||
| Sausages | 1 | ||
| Syrup | 1 | ||
| Breakfast Sausage | 1 | ||
| Pepper | 3 | ||
| Margarine | 2 | ||
| Cayenne | 1 | ||
| Self Raising Flour | 2 | ||
| Malt Vinegar | 1 | ||
| Lard | 2 | ||
| Demarara Sugar | 1 | ||
| Cocoa | 2 | ||
| Mustard | 1 | ||
| Flaked Rice | 1 | ||
| Ground Ginger | 2 | ||
| Coffee Essence | 1 | ||
| Sponge Cake | 1 | ||
| Ground Rice | 1 | ||
| Fish Paste | 2 | ||
| Lemon Cheese | 1 | ||
| Tinned Sardines | 1 | ||
| Sugar Pieces | 1 | ||
| Mince Meat | 1 | ||
| Condensed Milk | 1 | ||
| Total | 81 | ||
Milk and Cream Regulations, 1912 and 1917.
Six samples of Preserved Cream were taken during the year
and submitted to analysis. In every instance the Analyst reported
them to be genuine and they complied with the Regulations.