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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 1932
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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TABLE No. 45—
| Article. | Formal Samples. | Informal Samples. | Number Analysed. | Number Adulterated. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tea Infusion | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| Dried Milk and Chocolate Powder | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Sugar | 7 | 3 | 10 | - |
| Jam | 3 | 10 | 13 | - |
| Honey | - | 3 | 3 | - |
| Baking Powder | 1 | 3 | 4 | - |
| Candied Peel | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Dried Mixed Fruit | 3 | 4 | 7 | - |
| Mincemeat | 1 | 4 | 5 | - |
| Gelatine | - | 4 | 4 | - |
| Ground Cinnamon | 1 | 4 | 5 | - |
| Ground Almonds | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Pepper | - | - | 6 | - |
| Malt Vinegar | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Vinegar | 5 | 5 | 10 | - |
| Mustard Paste | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Custard Powder | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Olive Oil | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Gravy Powder | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Sauce | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Sulphur Dioxide | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| Brandy | 5 | - | 5 | - |
| Whisky | 3 | 4 | 7 | - |
| Rum | - | 5 | 5 | - |
| Gin | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Meat Paste | - | 4 | 4 | - |
| Fish Paste | 2 | 6 | 8 | - |
| Tinned Fish | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| Sausages | 19 | 9 | 28 | 4 |
| Preserved Sausages | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Sausage Meat | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Luncheon Sausage | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Minced Meat | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Galantine | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Brawn | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Faggots | 1 | - | 1 | - |