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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 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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Flavouring Essences 5 Salad Cream 4
Flour (plain) 3 Sago 1
Flour (self-raising) 2 Sandwich Spread 1
Fruit (bottled) 1 Sauces 7
Fruit (canned) 2 Sausages 2
Fruit (dried) 4 Sausages (canned) 1
Fruit Curd 2 Soda, Bicarbonate of 1
Gelatine 1 Spices 2
Gin 1 Spinnach (Canned) 1
Glauber's Salt 1 Stuffing Mixture 2
Glycerine 2 Suet, Shredded 2
Gravy Preparations 3 Tapioca 3
Honey 7 Tea 4
Hydrogen Peroxide 1 Treacle 2
Ice Cream 49 Vegetables (canned) 6
Ice Lollipops 8 Vinegar (Malt) 3
Icing Compound 2 Wine (Alcoholic) 1
Icing Fondant 1 Whisky 1
Jams 4 Yoghourt 2
Jelly Tablets 10 Zinc and Castor Oil Ointment 1
Junket Preparations 2
The following Table No. 12 gives details of adulterated samples:— Table No. 12. Adulterated Samples.
| Sample No. | Article. | Formal or Informal. | Result of Analysis. | Result of legal proceedings or other action. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 781 | "Choc-Nut Rock" | Informal | Unsound. The fat in the chocolate coating contained 12.6 per cent. free fatty acids. | Condemnation certificate issued in respect of the consignment. |
| 715 | "Africans" Herbal Medicated Tablets, Black. | Informal | Contained only 0 03 per cent. of menthol. | Formal samples were taken. |
| 716 | "Africans" Herbal Medicated Tablets, White. | Informal | Contained only 0 04 per cent. of menthol. | |
| 738 | "Africans" Herbal Medicated Tablets, Black. | Formal | Contained only 0.08 per cent. of menthol. | Letter sent to manufacturer with a view to alteration of label. |
| 739 | "Africans" Herbal Medicated Tablets, White. | Formal | Contained only 0.09 per cent. of menthol. | |
| 787 | Milk | Formal | Contained fat 3.39 per cent. milk solids other than milk-fat 8.40 per cent., corresponding to the presence of 1 per cent. added water. | Letter sent asking for explanation. |
| 8 | Bath Buns | Informal | Contained boric acid, 0.03 per cent. | Formal sample obtained |