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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 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Erith]
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F(3)a. Foods and Drugs Act 1938.
Section 3 and 68.
The following samples were procured by the Sanitary Inspectors during the year and submitted to the Public Analyst for analysis:
| Nature of Sample | Adulterated | Genuine | No. of Samples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | – | 20 | 20 |
| Cream | – | 1 | 1 |
| Banana flavour | – | 1 | 1 |
| Chocolate spread | – | I | 1 |
| Glauber's salt | – | 1 | 1 |
| Syrup of figs | – | 2 | 2 |
| Epsom salts | – | 3 | 3 |
| Baking powder | – | 4 | 4 |
| MacLeans powder | – | 1 | 1 |
| Lemon powder | – | 2 | 2 |
| Gravy mixture | – | 2 | 2 |
| Castor oil | – | 1 | 1 |
| Horse radish dressing | – | 1 | 1 |
| Wine flavouring | – | 1 | 1 |
| Worcester sauce | – | 1 | 1 |
| Cocoa | – | 2 | 2 |
| Ginger wine essence | – | 1 | 1 |
| Vitamin chocolate | – | 1 | 1 |
| Glycerine | – | 1 | 1 |
| Spice | – | 3 | 3 |
| Bun powder | – | 1 | 1 |
| Pudding mixture | – | 5 | 5 |
| Semolina pudding | – | 2 | 2 |
| Pancake mixture | – | 1 | 1 |
| Table salt | – | 1 | 1 |
| Lemonade crystals | – | 2 | 2 |
| Fruit preserve | – | 1 | 1 |
| Ketchup | – | 1 | 1 |
| Bronchial mixture | – | 1 | 1 |
| Meat extract | – | 1 | 1 |
| Barley flakes | – | 1 | 1 |
| Beetroot | – | 1 | 1 |
| Flour | – | 1 | 1 |
| Chocolate cup | – | 1 | 1 |
| Pea flour | – | 1 | 1 |
| Mustard | – | 4 | 4 |
| Bicarbonate soda | – | 2 | 2 |
| Beef extract | – | 1 | 1 |
| Dessicated soup — | – | 1 | 1 |
| Cloves | – | 2 | 2 |
| Potato Powder | – | 1 | 1 |
| Cinnamon | – | 1 | 1 |
| Meat faggot | – | 1 | 1 |
| Sage and onion stuffing | – | 2 | 2 |
| Ground ginger | – | 1 | 1 |
| Flavouring essence | – | 3 | 3 |
| Essence of rennet | – | 2 | 2 |
| Table dessert | – | 1 | 1 |
| Raising powder | – | 1 | 1 |
| Curry powder | – | 2 | 2 |
| Salad dressing | – | 1 | 1 |
| Vinegar | – | 1 | 1 |
| Semolina | – | 1 | 1 |
| Fish paste | – | 1 | 1 |
| Savoury | – | 1 | 1 |
| Cake mixture | – | 1 | 1 |
| Junket powder | – | 2 | 2 |
| Apple green | – | 1 | 1 |
| Total | – | 105 | 105 |