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Merton and Morden 1952

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton & Morden]

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Food and Drugs,The following table shows the number and nature of the samples submitted to the Public Analyst in accordance with the Food and Drugs Act, 1938„ and his classification of them as genuine or otherwise.

ArticleTotal SamplesGenuineNot Genuine
Almonds, ground22-
Baking Powder11—
Brawn11—
Chicken, devilled22—
Christmas Pudding11—
Cocoa11—
Coffee Essence33—
Coffee, ground11-
Cordials22-
Cornflour11-
Crab, potted11
Cream, synthetic Crystals, foam11-
11-
Curd, pineapple11-
Curry Powder11-
Custard Powder33-
Eclairs, chocolate cream11-
Fish Cakes22-
Fruit, bottled or tinned22-
Gelatine2—2
Ginger ground11-
Glace Cherries11-
Gravy Powder11—
Ham, devilled22-
Herbs, dried11-
Honey22-
Ice Cream2020-
Jams11—
Jelly, table2-—
Lollies (iced)4-—
Marmalade22—
Marshmallow Creme11—
Meat, tinned11—
Milk62602
Milk, condensed11—
Mustard11—
Paste, fish66-
Paste, meat55—
Peas, tinned22—
Pepper22—
Pickles11—
Pies, meal33—
Potato Crisps11—