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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
Croydon 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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During 1955 samples were obtained and submitted to the Public Analyst as follows:-
| Samples of | Total Samples | Genuine | Not Genuine | Prosecutions | Convictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almond Essence | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Apricots, dried | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Apricots, tinned | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Aspirin Tablets | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Batter Mixture | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Beans in Tomato Sauce | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Beans, baked | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Beef Cubes | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Beef Loaf | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Beer | 8 | 8 | — | — | — |
| Biscuits | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Boric Ointment | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Brawn | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Bread | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
| Bread and Butter | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Bread Rolls | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Butter | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Cake Mixture | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | — |
| Camphorated Oil | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Cereal, Sugar Puffs | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Cheese | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Cheese Spread | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Cherries, Glace | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Chocolate, drinking | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Chutney | 1 | l | — | — | — |
| Cocoa | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Coconut | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Cod Liver Oil Emulsion | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Coffee | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Coffee Essence | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Cold Mixture | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Confectionery Flour | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Confectionery Sugar | 23 | 21 | 2 | _ | — |
| Cordial | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Corned Beef | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Cough Mixture | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Crab | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Cream | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
| Currants | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Custard Powder | 9 | 9 | — | — | — |
| Dessert, table | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distilled Water | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Faggots | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Fish Cakes | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Fish Fingers | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Fruit Cocktail | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Fruit Syrup, Fresh | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Gees Li net us | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Gin | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
| Ginger Beer | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Halibut Liver Oil Capsules | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Health Salts | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Herbs, Mixed | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Ice Cream | 9 | 9 | — | — | — |
| Ice Lolly | 7 | 6 | — | — | — |
| Cream Lolly | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jam | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
| Jelly, Table | 5 | 5 | — | — | |
| Lemon Crystals | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Lemon Curd | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
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