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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 1945
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Erith]
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E(5)b. The Phosphatase Test.
Five sample of Pasteurised milk were submitted to the
Public Analyst, and were reported to be efficiently heattreated.
E(6). The 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake flour | — | 1 | 1 |
| Ground nutmeg | — | 1 | 1 |
| Horseradish Cream | — | 2 | 2 |
| Currant flavouring | — | 1 | 1 |
| Lemonade crystals | — | 2 | 2 |
| Milk | — | 15 | 15 |
| Non-brewed vinegar | — | 1 | 1 |
| Cocoa | — | 2 | 2 |
| Cascara sagrada | — | 1 | 1 |
| Pork sausage meat | — | 1 | 1 |
| Castor oil | — | 2 | 2 |
| Fish paste | — | 1 | I |
| Coffee with chicory | — | 1 | 1 |
| Lemon Flavour | — | 1 | 1 |
| Baking powder | — | 4 | 4 |
| Cough mixture | — | 1 | 1 |
| Orange colouring | — | 1 | 1 |
| Junket rennet | — | 1 | 1 |
| Chocolate spread | — | 1 | 1 |
| Celery soup | — | 4 | 4 |
| Vita gravy | — | 1 | 1 |
| Steam pudding mixture | — | 2 | 2 |
| Egg substitute | — | 2 | 2 |
| Almond flavouring | — | 2 | 2 |
| Bismuth mixture | — | 1 | 1 |
| Balsam of aniseed | — | 1 | 1 |
| Concentrated lemonade | — | 1 | 1 |
| Bloater Paste | — | 1 | 1 |
| Gravo thick | — | 4 | 1 |
| Cloves | — | 2 | 2 |
| Desert Mould | — | 1 | 1 |
| Mustard | — | 1 | 1 |
| Kidney soup | — | 1 | 1 |
| Rum flavour essence | — | 1 | 1 |
| Soda Bicarbonate | — | 1 | 1 |
| Curry powder | — | 2 | 2 |
| Ground ginger | — | 1 | 1 |
| Gravy browning | — | 1 | 1 |
| Total | — | 67 | 67 |