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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 1945
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orpington]
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INFORMAL SAMPLES—(Continued)
| Description of Sample | Number of Samples Submitted | Number Genuine | Number not Genuine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Throat Sweets | 1 | 1 | – |
| Tea | 2 | 2 | – |
| Tonic, Children's | 1 | 1 | – |
| Do. Restorative | 1 | 1 | –- |
| Do. Curatone | 1 | 1 | – |
| Uriliac Tablets | 1 | 1 | – |
| Vaseline | 2 | 2 | – |
| Wheat Flakes | 1 | 1 | – |
Action taken with regard to samples found to be not genuine :—
| Number of Sample | Description of Sample | Nature of Adulteration | Action Taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | New Milk | 23.4% of added water | Legal proceedings. Fined £20 and £2 2s. costs. |
| Inf. 29 | Do. | 24.3% of added water | Dealt with under Sample No. 28. |
| 33 | Do. | 10.6% deficient in fat | Further sample, No. 40, taken in course of delivery. |
| 40 | Do. | 20.0% deficient in fat | Further samples taken at Farm, and warning letter sent. |