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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
Chingford 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chingford]
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| Article | Number Examined | Total . | Result of Analysis | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formal | Informal | Genuine | Non-genuine | ||
| b/f: | 74 | 10 | 84 | 84 | - |
| Glucose Sweets | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | - |
| Diabetic Chocolate | l | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| Condensed Milk | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| Apple Drink | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| Lemon Juice, Unsweetened | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| Orange Drink | 3 | - | 3 | 3 | - |
| Grapefruit Juice | 1 | - | l | 1 | - |
| Lemonade Powder | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| Plain Flour | 3 | - | 3 | 3 | - |
| Baking Powder | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| Yeast Extract | 1 | - | l | 1 | - |
| Parrishes Pood B.P. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Stone Milled Ginger | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | ~ |
| Tea | 2 | - | 2 | 2 | - |
| 92 | 11 | 103 | 103 | - | |
Three cases were taken before the Magistrates under the Act in relation to the following offences:-
| Offence | Section | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Screw in Bread Roll | 2 | Fine £40. |
| Yoghourt - Mould Contamination | 2 | Fine £3. |
| Contaminated Food Beverage | 2 | Case dismissed |