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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 1930
Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1930
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FOOD AND DRUGS.
| Number Genuine | Articles submitted for Analysis | Total Samples Taken | Number Adulterated | Percentages of Articles Adulterated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Boracic | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Acid Tartaric | 5 | 5 | – | – |
| Ale Family | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Almonds, Ground | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Antelope Phosphate-Powder | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Apricots | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Arrowroot | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Aspirin Tablets | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Bacon | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Barley, Pearl | 12 | 12 | – | – |
| Barley, Pot | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Beef, Cubes | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Bicarbonate of Soda | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Bloater Creme | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Bloater Paste | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Borax | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Borax Purified | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Brawn | 41 | 4 | – | – |
| Brawn, Pork | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Butter | 207 | 204 | 3 | 1.4 |
| Cake | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Cake, Genoa | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cheese | 12 | 12 | – | – |
| Cheese, Cheddar | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Cheese, Cheshire | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cheese, Gorgonzola | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cheese, Swiss | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cheese, Pasteurised | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Cheese, Wee Cheddar | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cherry Brandy Liqueur,non-alcoholic | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Christmas Pudding | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Chutney | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cider | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cinnamon | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Clover Cream | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cocoa | 5 | 5 | – | – |
| Cocoanut, Desiccated | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Coffee | 13 | 13 | – | – |
| Coffee Essence | 5 | 5 | – | – |
| Cordial, Lime Juice | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cordial, Clove | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cream | 3 | 3 | – | |
| Cream of Tartar | 8 | 8 | – | – |
| Cream, Shortening | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Creme-de-Menthe, non-alcoholic | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Crystals, Boracic | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Dripping | 74 | 74 | – | – |
| Egg Liquid | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Fat, Compound White | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Fat, Frying | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Fat, White | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Fish Paste | 22 | 22 | – | – |
| Flour | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Flour, Egg Substitute | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Flour, Self-raising | 28 | 28 | – | – |
| Flour, Cake | 1 | 1 | – | — |
| Fondant | 1 | 1 | – | – |