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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
Southwark 1924
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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| Article. | Number of samples taken. | Adulterature. |
|---|---|---|
| Borought forward | 1344 | 30 |
| Jelly Crystals | 3 | ... |
| Jelly Cuttings | 1 | ... |
| Table Jelly | 9 | ... |
| Raspberry Powder | 2 | ... |
| Custard Powder | 44 | ... |
| Blanc-Mange Powder | 8 | ... |
| Lemonade Powder | 7 | ... |
| Curry Powder | 6 | ... |
| Desiccated Soup | 3 | ... |
| Ox Tail Soup | 4 | ... |
| Tomato Soup | 1 | ... |
| Soup Powder | 2 | ... |
| Nutmeg | 1 | ... |
| Gravy Salt | 7 | ... |
| Thick Gravy | 2 | ... |
| Ju-Vis | 2 | ... |
| Bisto | 6 | ... |
| Mustard | 21 | ... |
| Salt | 14 | ... |
| Pepper | 10 | ... |
| Cakeoma | 2 | ... |
| Ground Cinnamon | 2 | ... |
| Sponge Mixture | 2 | ... |
| Jam Sandwich | 7 | ... |
| Sponge Cake | 7 | ... |
| Sweets | 13 | ... |
| Corned Beef | 6 | ... |
| Brawn | 6 | 1 |
| Breakfast Sausage | 4 | 2 |
| Fish Paste | 15 | 11 |
| Veal and Ham Paste | 1 | ... |
| Sausages | 2 | ... |
| Brandy | 8 | ... |
| Linseed Oil | 1 | ... |
| Bicarbonate of Soda | 3 | ... |
| Boracic Powder | 2 | ... |
| Borax | 1 | 1 |
| Camphorated Oil | 1 | ... |
| Oil of Turpentine | 1 | ... |
| Olive Oil | 1 | ... |
| Oil of Eucalyptus | 1 | ... |
| Glycerine | 1 | ... |
| Liquorice Powder | 1 | ... |
| Citrate of Magnesia | 2 | ... |
| Cream of Tartar | 1 | ... |
| Sulphate of Quinine | 1 | 1 |
| Flour of Sulphur | 1 | ... |
| Total | 1590 | 47 |
Public Health Office.
Town Hall, Southwark.
HORACE WILSON,
Medical Officer of Health.