London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Erith 1918

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Erith]

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Article of Food.Quantity.
Beef588 lbs.
Bacon34 lbs
Mutton1 Carcase.
Corned Beef13 Tins.
Sausages25 lbs.
Tripe1 Crate.
Eggs1 Box.
Condensed Milk2 Casks.
Margarine4 Boxes.
Smoked Haddock6 Boxes.
Kippered Herrings3 Boxes.
Winkles (Shell Fish)1 Bag.
Mixed Fish17 Boxes.

Sale of Food and Drugs Act.
The Local Authority for the administration of these
Acts is the Kent. County Council.

The following is a return showing the number and nature of the Samples taken by their Inspector during the year:—

Article.No. of Samples taken.No. Genuine.No. Adulterated.Remarks.
New Milk393631 Vendor fined £10 and costs,
1 Vendor fined £5 and costs,
1 case dismissed.
Margarine66
Mustard55
Ground Ginger33
Skimmed Milk11
Gin11
Citrate of Magnesia11
Cocoa1010
Coffee66
Baking Powder55
Flour33
Whisky11
Fine Oatmeal11
Cheese11
Pepper77
Butter66
Lard44
Honey22
Cocoa Butter11
Rum11
Brandy11
1051023