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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
Erith 1919
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Erith]
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Table showing number and description of samples taken during 1919.
| Article. | Number of Samples taken. | Number Genuine. | Number Adulterated | Remarks. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 24 | 24 | ||
| Batter | 11 | 11 | ||
| Margarine | 16 | 14 | 2 | Unlabel led Wrappers. Cautioned. |
| Coffee | 15 | 14 | 1 | 15 per cent. Chicory. Cautioned. |
| Cocoa | 5 | 5 | ||
| Ground Rice | 3 | 3 | ||
| Flour | 3 | 3 | ||
| Mustard | 8 | 8 | ||
| Lard | 14 | 14 | ||
| Baking Powder | 5 | 5 | ||
| Pepper | 7 | 7 | ||
| Olive Oil | 1 | 1 | ||
| Salmon and Shrimp | ||||
| Paste | 1 | 1 | ||
| Potted Meat | 1 | 1 | ||
| Jam | 2 | 2 | ||
| Ground Ginger | 2 | 2 | ||
| Tartaric Acid | 1 | 1 | ||
| Cream of Tartar | 1 | 1 | ||
| Arrowroot | 2 | 2 | ||
| Ground Cinnamon | 1 | 1 | ||
| Dripping | 1 | 1 | ||
| Malt Vinegar | 1 | 1 | ||
| Scotch Whisky | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 Scotch Whisky 28.24 u.p. sold in public bar at Is. instead of 7¼d. Fined £75 and costs £5 5s. Od. |
| Irish Whisky | 1 | 1 | 1 Irish Whisky 36.9 u p-sold in public bar for Is. instead of 6fd. Fined £75 and costs £5 5s Od. | |
| Gin | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 Gin sold in public bar for lOd. instead of 83/4d. Fined £50 and costs £5 5s. Od.of 2 samples of Gin and 3 |
| Rum | 6 | 3 | 3 | Rum were also the cause of proceedings, but cases were withdrawn on payment of costs. |
| Brandy | 2 | 2 | ||
| Totals | 144 | 133 | 11 |