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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
Bermondsey 1940
Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1940
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FOOD AND DRUGS. During the year 1383 articles were submitted for analysis, of which number the following 20 were found to be adulterated:—
| Camphorated Oil | 1 |
| Curry Powder | 1 |
| Gin | 5 |
| Lard | 1 |
| Milk | 6 |
| Sausages | 1 |
| Shredded Suet | 1 |
| Rum | 2 |
| Vinegar | 1 |
| Whisky | 1 |
| 20 |
PROSECUTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH SAMPLES TAKEN DURING 1940.
| No. | Sample | Adulteration or or Infringement | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 243 | Milk | 52.6% deficient in fat | Fine £2 Costs £2 2s. (Taken in conjunction with previous sample) |
| 244 | Gin | 4.0% excess water | Fine £3 Costs £3 3s. |
| 245 | Gin | 11.4% excess water | Fine £5 Costs £3 3s. |
| 246 | Rum | 16.0% excess water | Fine £6 Costs £3 3s. |
| 247 | Sterilized Milk | 5.4% added water | Fine £2 Cost £3 3s. |
| 248 | Milk | 43.0% deficient in fat | Case dismissed—first offence |
SUMMARY.
£ s. d.
Fines
18 0 0
Costs
14 14 0
£32 14 0