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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 1923
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]
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| Articles Purchased. | Number purchased | Number Adulterated | Number where Proceedings taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 641 | 28 | 14 |
| Do. (separated) | 3 | — | — |
| Do. (sterilized) | 20 | — | — |
| Margarine | 46 | 1 | — |
| Cocoa | 19 | — | — |
| Lard | 12 | — | — |
| Coffee | 20 | 1 | — |
| Pepper | 9 | — | — |
| Mustard | 3 | — | — |
| Do. (compound) | 3 | — | — |
| Olive Oil | 11 | — | — |
| Custard Powder | 3 | — | — |
| Baking Powder | 5 | - | — |
| Medical Prescriptions | 15 | 3 | 3 |
| Butter | 51 | — | — |
| Gin , | 3 | — | — |
| Rum | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Whisky | 3 1 | — | — |
| Cornflour | 6 | — | — |
| Arrowroot | 9 | — | — |
| Cream (preserved) | 8 | — | — |
| Do. (sterilized) | 1 | — | — |
| Cream | 8 | 2 | — |
| Breakfast Sausage | 1 | — | — |
| Totals | 900 | 36 | 18 |