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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 1929
Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1929
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FOOD AND DRUGS.
| Articles submitted for Analysis | Total Samples Taken | Number Genuine | Number Adulterated | Percentages of Articles Adulterated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almonds, Ground | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Arrowroot | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Aspirin Tablets | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Aspro Tablets | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Bacon | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Baking Powder | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Barley, Pearl | 13 | 13 | – | – |
| Barley, Prepared | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Barley, Scotch | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Beef, Corned | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Beef, Pressed | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Bismuth Compound Tablets | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Bloater Paste | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Boracic Ointment | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Boric Acid Crystals | 4 | 4 | – | – |
| Brawn | 11 | 11 | – | – |
| Brawn, Pork | 6 | 6 | – | – |
| Brawn, Veal | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Breakfast Relish | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Brisket, Pressed | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Brynite | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Butter | 204 | 203 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Cake, Currant | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cake, Dundee | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cake, Fruit | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cake, Madeira | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cake, Ruby | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cake, Russian | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cakeoma | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cakes, Sponge | 10 | 10 | – | – |
| Camphorated Oil | 4 | 4 | – | – |
| Cheese | 15 | 15 | – | – |
| Cheese, Cheddar | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cheese, Gorgonzola | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Chicken and Ham Roll | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cider | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cocoa | 9 | 9 | – | – |
| Cocoanut, Desiccated | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cod Liver Oil | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Coffee | 15 | 15 | – | – |
| Coffee Essence | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Coffee and Chicoiy Essence | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Collared Head | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cordial, Lime Fruit | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cordial, Lime Juice | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cough Drops | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Crab Paste | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cream | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Cream, Clotted | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cream of Tartar | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Cream Salad Oil | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Curry Powder | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Custard Powder | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Dripping | 65 | 65 | – | – |
| Eggs, Frozen | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Epsom Salts | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Farina | 1 | 1 | – | – |