Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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| Samples of | Total Samples | Genuine | Not Genuine | Prosecutions | Convictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cream (Fresh) | 8 | - | - | - | |
| Cream Buns and Cakes | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Currants | 6 | 3 | 3 | - | |
| Curry Powder | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Custard Powder | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Dates (stoned) | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Dessert Powder | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Drinking Chocolate | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Dripping | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Essence of Rennet | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Evaporated Milk | 8 | 3 | 5 | - | - |
| Fish Cakes | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Fish Fingers | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Fish Paste | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Flavour Essence | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| "Flu" Cure | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Flour | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Friar's Balsam | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Fruit Pie | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Gelatine | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Gin | 7 | 7 | - | - | - |
| Ginger Ale | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Ginger Beer | 1 | 1 | • | - | - |
| Ginger wine | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Ginger (Crystallised) | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Ginger Essence | 1 | 1 | • | - | - |
| Glauber's Salts | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Glycerine | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Golden Syrup | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Grapefruit Squash | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Gravy powder | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Ground Ginger | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Ground Cinnamon | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Ground Rice | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Ham | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Halibut Liver Oil Capsules | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Honey | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Horseradish Sauce | 2 | 2 | - | - | • |
| Ice Cream | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Ice Lollies | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Isinglass | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Iodine (Tincture of) | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Indigestion Tablets | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Jam | 3 | 3 | - | - | - |
| Jelly | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Jelly Crystals | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Jellied Veal | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Lard | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Lemonade Powder | 3 | 3 | - | - | - |
| Lemon Barley Water | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Lemon Glycerine and Honey | 2 | 2 | - | - | • |
| Lemon Meringue Tart | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Lemon Pie Filling | 1 | 1 | - | - | • |
| Lemon Curd | 2 | 2 | - | - | • |
| Lemon Juice | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Lemon Squash | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Lime Juice Cordial | 2 | 2 | - | - | • |
| Llnctus | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Liquid Paraffin | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Luncheon Roll | 2 | - | 2 | - | - |
| Macaroni | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Malt Vinegar | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
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