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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 1928
Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1928
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FOOD AND DRUGS—continued.
| Articles submitted for for Analysis | Total Samples Taken | Number Genuine | Number Adulterated | Percentages of Articles Adulterated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flour | 4 | 4 | – | – |
| Flour, Self-raising | 8 | 8 | – | – |
| Fruits | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Fruit Salad | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Fruit Salad, Mixed | 4 | 4 | – | – |
| Galantine | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Gherkins | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Giner | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Ginger, Ground | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Ginger Beer | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Glycerine | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Glycerine, Honey and Lemon | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Ham and Chicken Roll | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Honey | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Ice Cream | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Jam, Black Currant | 4 | 4 | – | – |
| Jam, Mixed Fruit | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Jam, Plum | 8 | 8 | – | – |
| Jam, Raspberry | 11 | 11 | – | – |
| Jam, Raspberry Flavour | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Jam, Strawberry | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Jam Sponge | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Jam Sandwich | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Jellies | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Jelly Crystals | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Ketchup | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Lard | 5 | 5 | – | – |
| Lardine | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Lemon Curd | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Lemonade | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Lemonade Crystals | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Lemonade Powder | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Lemon Squash | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Linseed Meal | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Loganberries, Tinned | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| London Relish | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Lung Syrup | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Malt and Cod Liver Oil, Extract of | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Margarine | 111 | 111 | – | – |
| Margarine, Cake | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Margarine, Pastry | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Marmalade | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Milk | 484 | 471 | 13 | 2.7 |
| Milk, Evaporated | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Milk, Separated | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Milk, Sterilised | 15 | 15 | – | – |
| Milk, Condensed | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Milk of Sulphur | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Mincemeat | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Mustard | 7 | 7 | – | – |
| Oatmeal | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Olive Oil | 2 | 2 | -- | – |
| Paŕish's Chemical Food | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Parrish's Improved Chemical Food | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Peas | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Peel, Candied | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Pepper | 37 | 37 | – | – |