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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 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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| Article. | Formal Samples. | Informal Samples. | Number Analysed. | Number Adulterated. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glace Cherries | — | 2 | 2 | — |
| Candied Peel | — | 2 | 2 | — |
| Pepper | — | 6 | 6 | — |
| Mustard | — | 2 | 2 | — |
| Dried Mint | — | 4 | 4 | — |
| Ground Ginger | — | 4 | 4 | — |
| Bread | — | 5 | 5 | — |
| Biscuits | — | 2 | 2 | — |
| Baking Powder | — | 9 | 9 | — |
| Jam | — | 12 | 12 | 1 |
| Jelly | — | 7 | 7 | — |
| Honey | — | 4 | 4 | — |
| Lemon Curd | — | 4 | 4 | — |
| Gelatine | — | 1 | 1 | — |
| Treacle | — | 3 | 3 | — |
| Salad Cream and Mayonnaise | — | 4 | 4 | — |
| Pickles | — | 3 | 3 | — |
| Sauce | 1 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
| Sweets | — | 23 | 23 | 1 |
| Marzipan | — | 2 | 2 | — |
| Ices | — | 3 | 3 | — |
| Lemon Squash | — | 1 | 1 | — |
| Orange Squash | — | 2 | 2 | — |
| Mineral Waters | — | 3 | 3 | — |
| Lemonade, etc., Crystals | — | 3 | 3 | — |
| Fish | — | 2 | 2 | — |
| Fish, canned | — | 49 | 49 | 35 |
| Fish Paste | — | 2 | 2 | — |
| Apples | — | 6 | 6 | — |
| Peas, canned | — | 6 | 5 | — |
| Beans and Tomato Sauce | — | 14 | 14 | 1 |