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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
Woolwich 1930
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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TABLE No. 42—
| Article. | Formal Samples. | Informal Samples. | Number Analysed. | Number Adulterated. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baking Powder | 1 | 6 | 7 | - |
| Golden Syrup | 6 | - | 6 | |
| Vinegar | 4 | - | 4 | - |
| Malt Vinegar | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Ground Ginger | - | 5 | 5 | - |
| Ground Almonds | - | 5 | 5 | - |
| Raisins | - | 4 | 4 | - |
| Sultanas | - | 4 | 4 | - |
| Mixed Dried Fruit | 7 | - | 7 | - |
| Candied Peel | - | 5 | 5 | - |
| Sauces | - | 5 | 5 | - |
| Olive Oil | 5 | 5 | 10 | - |
| Fish Paste | 5 | - | 5 | - |
| Crab Paste | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Pate de foie gras | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Salmon Roll | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Pickles | 5 | - | 5 | - |
| Tinned Salmon | - | 7 | 7 | - |
| Tinned Tomatoes | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| Sweets | - | 8 | 8 | - |
| Beer | 8 | - | 8 | - |
| Whisky | 7 | - | 7 | - |
| Rum | 11 | - | 11 | - |
| Gin | 6 | - | 6 | 1 |
| Mercury Ointment | 4 | - | 4 | - |
| Boric Ointment | - | 9 | 9 | - |
| Rhubarb Powder | - | 5 | 5 | - |
| Syrup of Squills | - | 6 | 6 | - |
| Camphorated Oil | - | 10 | 10 | - |
| Curry Powder | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Peas | 1 | - | 1 | — |
| 379 | 217 | 596 | 9 |