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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 1944
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Erith]
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E(6). Food and Drugs Act 1938, Sections 3 and 68.
The following samples were procured during the year, and submitted to the Public Analyst for analysis:—
| Nature of Sample | Adulterated | Genuine | No. of Samples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egg substitute | — | 2 | 2 |
| Epsom salts | — | 2 | 2 |
| Hun Flour | — | 1 | 1 |
| Aniseed | — | 1 | 1 |
| Svrup of figs | — | 1 | 1 |
| Milk | — | 22 | 22 |
| Pepper | — | 2 | 2 |
| Sauce | — | 1 | 1 |
| Sedlitz Powder | — | 1 | I |
| Lemon Flavour | — | 2 | 2 |
| Bicarbonate of Soda | — | 2 | 2 |
| Bloater Paste | — | 1 | 1 |
| Bronchial Mixture | — | 1 | 1 |
| Soup | — | 2 | 2 |
| Influenza Cure | — | 1 | 1 |
| Licorice Powder | — | 1 | 1 |
| Custard powder | — | 1 | 1 |
| Malted Milk | — | 1 | 1 |
| Baking powder | 1 | 1 | |
| Horseradish Cream | — | 1 | 1 |
| Vinegar | — | 1 | 1 |
| Gravy Powder | — | 2 | 2 |
| Cocoa | — | 2 | 2 |
| Desert Mould | — | 1 | 1 |
| Pudding mixture | — | 1 | 1 |
| Air Raid Tonic | — | 1 | 1 |
| Health Salts | — | 1 | 1 |
| Glaubers Salt | — | 1 | 1 |
| Pea Flour | — | 1 | 1 |
| Glycerine | — | 1 | 1 |
| Curry powder | — | 1 | 1 |
| Total | — | 60 | 60 |