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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
Greenwich 1917
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich]
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Sale of Food and Drugs Acts.—Number and Description of Samples purchased for Analysis under the above Acts during the Year 1917.
| Description of Samples. | Number of Samples Purchased. | Number Genuine. | Number Adulterated. | Remarks as to Action taken. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baking Powder | 18 | 18 | ... | — |
| Butter | 106 | 106 | ... | — |
| Cocoa | 36 | 36 | ... | — |
| Coffee | 23 | 23 | ... | — |
| Cream Tartar | 1 | 1 | ... | — |
| Egg Substitute | 1 | 1 | ... | — |
| Egg Powder | 15 | 15 | ... | — |
| Ground Ginger | 1 | 1 | ... | — |
| Lard | 8 | 8 | ... | — |
| Margarine | 7 | 7 | ... | — |
| Milk | 146 | 115 | 31 | 10 warning letters sent. Police Court proceedings in 14 cases, no action in 6 cases. |
| Separated Milk | 2 | 2 | ... | |
| Skimmed Milk | 1 | 1 | ... | — |
| Mustard | 12 | 11 | 1 | Police Court proceeding in 1 case. |
| Oatmeal | 1 | 1 | ... | — |
| Pearl Barley | 3 | 3 | ... | — |
| Mustard Condiment | 1 | 1 | ... | — |
| Pepper | 15 | 15 | ... | — |
| „ Cayenne | 2 | 2 | ... | — |
| Self-Raising Flour | 5 | 6 | ... | — |
| Total | 404 | 372 | 32 |