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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
Deptford 1931
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Deptford, Metropolitan Borough of]
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Food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act, 1928.
| Articles. | Number Genuine. | N umber Adulterated. | Total. | Percentage of Adulteration. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almonds, Ground | 1 | .. | 1 | .. |
| Beef, Corned | 1 | .. | 1 | .. |
| Beef, Minced | 1 | .. | 1 | .. |
| Butter | 21 | .. | 21 | .. |
| Cheese | 1 | .. | 1 | .. |
| Coffee | 1 | .. | 1 | .. |
| Coconut, Desiccated | 1 | .. | 1 | .. |
| Cream | 1 | .. | 1 | .. |
| Cream, tinned | 2 | .. | 2 | .. |
| Custard Powder | 1 | .. | 1 | .. |
| Dripping | 2 | .. | 2 | .. |
| Easter Egg | 6 | .. | 6 | .. |
| Fish Paste | 1 | .. | 1 | .. |
| Gin | 3 | .. | 3 | .. |
| Ginger, Ground | 2 | .. | 2 | .. |
| Jam | 1 | .. | 1 | .. |
| Jelly, Table | 1 | .. | 1 | .. |
| Lard | 2 | .. | 2 | .. |
| Lemonade Crystals | 1 | .. | 1 | .. |
| Lemonade Powder | 4 | .. | 4 | .. |
| Margarine | 5 | .. | 5 | .. |
| Milk | 231 | .. | 232 | 0.4 |
| ,, Separated | 1 | .. | 1 | .. |
| ,, Sterilised | 5 | .. | 5 | .. |
| ,, Condensed, full cream unsweetened | 1 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 |
| ,, Condensed, full cream sweetened | 1 | .. | 1 | .. |
| ,, Condensed, machine skimmed | 4 | .. | 4 | .. |
| Mustard | 3 | .. | 3 | .. |
| Peas, tinned | 1 | .. | 1 | .. |
| Pepper | 3 | .. | 3 | .. |
| Raspberry Powder | 1 | .. | 1 | .. |
| Sardines | 1 | .. | 1 | .. |
| Sausages | 4 | .. | 6 | 33.3 |
| ,, Preserved | 2 | .. | 2 | .. |
| Sherbet | 3 | .. | 3 | .. |
| Sweets | 3 | .. | 3 | .. |
| Vinegar | 6 | .. | 6 | .. |
| Whisky | 3 | .. | 3 | .. |
| Total Formal Samples | 332 | 4 | 336 | 1 |