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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
Orpington 1942
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orpington]
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INFORMAL SAMPLES (Contd.)
| Description of Sample. | Number of Samples submitted. | Number genuine. | No. not genuine. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepper | 1 | 1 | — |
| Peas (Tinned) | 1 | 1 | — |
| Ammoniated Tincture of Quinine | 4 | 4 | — |
| Quinine Tablets | 1 | 1 | — |
| Relish | 1 | 1 | — |
| Rice Custard Pudding | 2 | 2 | — |
| Rice | 2 | 2 | — |
| Saccharine Tablets | 4 | 4 | — |
| Sulphur Ointment | 3 | 3 | — |
| Sugar | 5 | 5 | — |
| Sponge Mixture | 2 | 2 | — |
| Sausage (Luncheon) | 1 | 1 | — |
| Sausage (Beef) | 1 | 1 | — |
| Semolina | 1 | 1 | — |
| Spirit of Sal Volatile | 3 | 3 | — |
| Syrup of Figs | 1 | 1 | — |
| Sponge Cake Mixture (Sweetened) | 1 | 1 | — |
| Sandwich Spread | 1 | 1 | — |
| Soup Mixture | 1 | 1 | — |
| Sulphur & Yeast Tablets | 1 | 1 | — |
| Salmon & Shrimp Paste | 1 | 1 | — |
| Sauce | 2 | 2 | — |
| Soda & Mint Tablets | 2 | 2 | — |
| Scotch Broth | 1 | 1 | — |
| Salmon & Anchovy Paste | 1 | 1 | — |
| Salt | 1 | 1 | — |
| Tea | 1 | 1 | — |
| Vaseline | 1 | 1 | — |
| Yeast Spread | 1 | 1 | — |
| Yorkshire Pudding Mixture | 1 | 1 | — |
| Zinc Ointment | 6 | 6 | — |
Action taken with regard to samples found to be not genuine: —
| No. of Sample. | Description. | Nature of Adulteration. | Action taken. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 633 (Inf.) | Mustard | Described as "Finest Quality" but contained at least 40% of Starchy material. | Formal sample taken. |
| 645 | Mustard | Described as "Finest Quality" but contained at least 30% of Starchy material. | Reported to Committee but no proceedings taken. |