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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
Hackney 1921
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]
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| Articles Purchased. | Number purchased | Number Adulterated | Number where Proceedings taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 572 | 23 | 14 |
| 2 (no name of address on vehicle) | |||
| Do. (separated) | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Margarine | 75 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 (served in plain wrapper) | |||
| Cocoa | 23 | — | — |
| Cocoa Essence | 1 | — | — |
| Lard | 12 | — | — |
| Coffee | 21 | 1 | — |
| Pepper | 15 | — | — |
| Mustard | 15 | 1 | — |
| Olive Oil | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| Custard Powder | 6 | — | — |
| Baking Powder | 6 | — | — |
| Dripping | 9 | — | — |
| Butter | 54 | — | — |
| Vinegar (Malt) | 21 | — | — |
| Vinegar | 3 | — | — |
| Cornflour | 9 | — | — |
| Arrowroot | 9 | — | — |
| Cream (preserved) | 5 | — | — |
| Cream | 3 | 1 | — |
| Cream of Tartar | 3 | — | — |
| Camphorated Oil | 6 | 1 | — |
| Whisky | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Rum | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Gin | 3 | 1 | — |
| Brandy | 3 | 1 | — |
| Syrup of Squill | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Totals | 901 | 38 | 25 |