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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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FOOD AND DRUGS.
| Articles submitted for Analysis | Total Samples Taken | Number Genuine | Number Adulterated | Percentages of Articles Adulterated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ale, draught | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Ale, brown (informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Ale, pale (informal) | 1 | I | – | – |
| Apricots, dried (informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Apricots, dried | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Apples, dried (informal) | 1 | i | – | – |
| Almonds, ground | 3 | 7 | – | – |
| Aspirin Tablets | 5 | 5 | – | – |
| Aspirin Tablets (Informal) | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Aspro Tablets | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Arrowroot | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Baking Powder | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Barley, Pearl | 8 | 8 | – | – |
| Barley, Pot | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Barley, Flaked | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Barley, puffed and toasted | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Beef, Galantine | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Bicarbonate of Soda | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Bismuthated Magnesia Tablets | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Bloater Creme | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Borax, Powdered | 6 | 6 | – | |
| Balsam of Honey and Aniseed | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Balsam of Glycerine, Honey and Lemon | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Beer, bitter | 3 | 1 | – | – |
| Beer, ginger | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Butter | 98 | 98 | – | – |
| Brawn | 18 | 18 | – | – |
| Brawn, Pork | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Cabbage, Pickled Red | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Cakes, Sponge | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Candied Peel, Lemon (informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Candied Peel, Citron (informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Candied Peel, Citron | 1 | 1 | – | _ |
| Candied Peel, Orange | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Castor Oil (informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cheese | 12 | 12 | – | – |
| Cheese in foil, Crastless | 6 | 6 | – | – |
| Cheese in Foil, Cheddar | 8 | 8 | – | – |
| Cheese, Cheddar | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cheese, Dutch | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Cherries, Glace | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cherries in Syrup | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Chicken and Ham Galantine | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Chicken and Ham Roll | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Cider | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cinnamon and Quinine Mixture | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Chocolate, Nut Milk | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Chocolate, Milk | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cocoa | 9 | 9 | – | – |
| Cocoa, Malted Milk | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cocoa, Milk | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Coffee | 7 | 7 | – | – |
| Coffee Essence | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Coffee and Chicory | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Coffee and Chicory Essence | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Cornflour | 2 | 2 | – | – |