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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 1931
Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1931
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FOOD AND DRUQS—continued
| Articles submitted for Analysis | Total Samples Taken | Number Genuine | Number Adulterated | Percentages of Articles Adulterated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powder, Gregory | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Powder, Lemon | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Powder, Lemonade | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Powder, Milk | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Powder, Seidlitz | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Quinine, Ammoniated Tincture of | 4 | 4 | – | – |
| Quinine, Rhubard Compound | . | – | – | |
| Tincture of | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Raisins | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Raisins (Stoned) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Rhubarb, Compound Tincture of | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Rice | 7 | 7 | – | – |
| Rice, Ground | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Roll, Swiss | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Salts, Glauber | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Sardines (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Sarsaparilla | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Sauce | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Sauce, Worcestershire | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Sausage | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Sausage, Breakfast | 25 | 24 | 1 | 4·0 |
| Sausage, Liver | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Sausage, Luncheon | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Sausage, Luncheon Pork | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Sausage, Smoked | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Sausages, Beef | 42 | 42 | – | – |
| Sausages, Parisian | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Sausages, Pork | 13 | 13 | – | – |
| Semolina | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Sherry | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Spice, Mixed | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Sponge Cakes | 6 | 6 | – | – |
| Sponge Fingers | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Sponge Sandwich | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Suet, Shredded | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Suet, Beef | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Sugar, Castor | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Sugar, Demeraia | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Sugar, Icing | 3 | – | ||
| Sugar, Moist | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Sugar, Pudding | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Sultanas | 5 | 5 | – | – |
| Tablets, Aspirin | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Tablets, Aspro | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Tartaric Acid | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Tapioca | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Tea | 6 | 6 | – | – |
| Tea Dust | 4 | 4 | – | – |
| Thymol, Compound Glycerine of | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Tomato Ketchup | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Tomatoes, Peeled | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Vinegar | 92 | 88 | 4 | 4·3 |
| Vinegar, Malt | 38 | 36 | 2 | 5.3 |
| Veal and Ham | 2 | 1 | – | – |
| Wine, Barley | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Wine, Ginger | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Wine, Ipecacuanha | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Wine, Orange Quinine | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Total | 1508 | 1488 | 20 | 1·3 |