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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 1932
Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1932
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FOOD AND DRUGS.
| Articles submitted for Analysis | Total Samples Taken | Number Genuine | Number Adulterated | Percentages of Articles Adulterated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almond, Block | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Almonds, Ground | 7 | 7 | – | – |
| Antelope Phosphate-Powder | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Aspirin Tablets | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Aspro Tablets | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Baking Powder | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Barley, Pearl | 13 | 13 | – | – |
| Barley, Small Pearl | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Beef, Brisket | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Bicarbonate of Soda | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Black Pudding | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Blancmange Powder | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Bloater Creme | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Boracic Powder | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Borax Purified | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Brawn | 10 | 10 | – | – |
| Butter | 223 | 223 | – | – |
| Cake, Currant | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cake, Fruit | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cake, Seed | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cake, Sponge | 4 | 4 | – | – |
| Candied Peel | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cheese | 14 | 14 | – | – |
| Chicken and Ham Roll | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Chocolate Compound | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Chutney, Indian | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cinnamon, Ground | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cocoa | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Cocoanut, Desiccated | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Coffee | 10 | 10 | – | – |
| Coffee and Chicory Essence | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Compound Glycerine-of-Thymol | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cream | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cream Powder | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cream, Tinned | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cream of Tartar | 6 | 6 | – | – |
| Currants | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Currie Powder | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Custard Powder | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Cyder | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Dripping | 65 | 65 | – | – |
| Egg Substitute Flour | 1 | 1 | – | |
| Egg Substitute Powder | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Eggs, Vapo | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Fat, Cooking | 8 | 8 | – | – |
| Fish Paste | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Flour | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Flour, Self-raising | 9 | 9 | – | – |
| Fruit, Mixed | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Fruit Salad | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Ginger, Brandy-flavour | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Ginger, Ground | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Glauber Salts | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Glycerine | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Golden Syrup | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Grape Fruit Squash | 1 | 1 | – | – |