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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 1933

Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1933

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PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED FOOD) REGULATIONS, 1925.
Thirty samples have been taken during the year by the
Wharves Inspectors. Two of these samples were of tinned cream
and were submitted to chemical and bacteriological examination.
Seven samples were examined for the presence of metals, and
9 samples for preservative. The remaining samples were examined
in order to ascertain the composition.

Table: In addition 13 samples have been taken by other officers for special purposes.

In addition 13 samples have been taken by other officers for special purposes.

Article ExaminedNo. of SamplesExaminationResultAction taken
Tinned Cream2BacteriologicalSlightly sour smell and taste. Acidity slightly increased. No growthStill under detention
Rice3For the presence of LeadGenuineReleased except 2-cwt. stained with Red Lead
Sardines3„„–
Anchovies Fillets1„Lead, 5 parts per million–
Haricot Verts1For the presence of CopperCopper—35 parts per millionShips Stores
Lard2To ascertain compositionGenuineReleased
Egyptian Butter1„„„
Butter3„Mouldy with an increase in the acidityReleased for sorting under the supervision of Sanitary Authority
Lime Juice1„Contained a lot of suspended matter with yeast cellsDestroyed
Spray Milk Powder2„Very dirtyReleased for cattle feeding
Fat (Roseline)1„Largely, if not entirely, an animal fatRe-exported
Gherkins in brine1Analysis of liquidVery weak brine with weak vinegarReleased
Strawberry Pulp1For preservativeGenuine—685 parts per million of Sulphur Dioxide„
Raisins1„1,330 parts per million of Sulphur„