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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—oontinued
| Articles submitted for Analysis | Total Samples Taken | Number Genuine | Number Adulterated | Percentage of Articles Adulterated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raspberry Crystals | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Rice | 18 | 18 | – | – |
| Rice, Flaked | 4 | 4 | – | – |
| Rice, Ground | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Roast Pork and Stuffing Roll | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Sago | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Sauce, Bostall | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Sauce, Daddies | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Sauce, Civil | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Sauce, Lakedale | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Sauce, Mint | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Sauce, Mint Dry | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Sauce, Tomato | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Sauce, Worcestershire | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Sausages, Beef | 33 | 32 | 1 | 3.03 |
| Sausages, Chipolata | 8 | 7 | 1 | 12.5 |
| Sausage, Breakfast | 17 | 17 | – | – |
| Sausages, Empire Meat | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Sausage, Luncheon | 9 | 9 | – | – |
| Sausage, Liver | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Sausages, Parisian | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Sausages, Pork | 23 | 22 | 1 | 4.35 |
| Sherbet Powder | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Sherry, British | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Spice, Mixed | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Sponge and Cake Mixture | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Squash, Grapefruit | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Squash, Orange | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Suet (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Suet, Shredded Beef | 22 | 21 | 1 | 4.54 |
| Sugar | 4 | 4 | – | – |
| Sultanas | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Syrup, Catarrh | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Syrup of Tigs | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Syrup of Hypophosphites | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Tapioca | 7 | 7 | – | – |
| Tapioca, Flaked | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Tartaric Acid | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Tea | 15 | 15 | – | – |
| Tonic, Adults Nerve | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Tonic, Quinine and Iron | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Veal and Ham Roll | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Veal, Jellied | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Vegetable Extract (Yeastral) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Vinegar | 44 | 44 | – | – |
| Vinegar, Malt | 32 | 29 | 3 | 9.37 |
| Vinegar, Mixed, Malt and Wood | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Vinegar, Spiced | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Wheat, Shredded | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Whisky | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Whisky (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Whiskey, Irish | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Wine and Cordial, Fruit | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Wine, Ginger | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Wine, Orange (non-alcoholic) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Wine, Orange Quinine | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Wine, Port | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Wine, Raisin | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Wine, Ruby (Port Type) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Total | 1501 | 1477 | 24 | 1.599 |