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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 1935
Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1935
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PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED FOOD) REGULATIONS, 1925.—continued
| Articles examined | No. of Samples | Examination | Result | Action taken |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mellamid (Impure Tallow) | 1 | To ascertain composition | An emulsion-gum-my matter to hold moisture in mixture | Released for technical purposes only |
| Plastic Pastry Fat | 1 | „ „ | Genuine Vegetable Fat | Released |
| Grape Fruit Juice | 2 | Contamination | Unpleasant smell and fermenting | Destroyed |
| 1. Sulphur Dioxide 217 parts per million | ||||
| 2. Sulphur Dioxide 244 parts per million | ||||
| Tinned Cream | 1 | For the presence of metals | Tin 0.20 grains per lb. | Released |
| Duck Eggs (12) | 1 | Bacteriological | No pathogenic organisms | „ |
| Bacon Rind coloured green | 1 | Analysis of stain ? copper | Harmless | |
| Smoked Samolax | 1 | For colouring matter | Harmless | |
| Smoked Samolax | 1 | For preservative | Benzoic Acid 75 parts per million | Still under detention |
| Smoked Sealax | 1 | „ | Benzoic Acid 100 parts per million | Released |
| Fish Conserves | 1 | „ „ | Satisfactory | „ |
| Tunny Fish | 1 | „ „ | „ „ | „ |
| Preserved Mushrooms | 1 | „ „ | „ | „ |
Samples Examined for Special Purposes.
| Drinking Water | 1 | Chemical Analysis | Satisfactory |
| Sausage | 1 | To ascertain composition and colouring matter | „ |