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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 1937
Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1937
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FOOD AND DRUGS—continued.
| Articles submitted for Analysis | Total Samples Taken | Number Genuine | Number Adulterated | Percentages of Articles Adulterated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conserve, Grapefruit | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Cordial | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cordial, Strawberry Flavour | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cordial, Raspberry | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cream, Fresh | 5 | 5 | – | – |
| Cream, Fresh (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cream, Coffee | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Cream, Tinned (Informal) | 22 | 22 | – | – |
| Cream, Salad (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cream Ice | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cream Ice (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Currants (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Curry Powder | 5 | 5 | – | – |
| Curry Powder (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Custard Powder | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Custard Powder (Informal) | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Cornflour | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Dripping | 43 | 43 | – | – |
| Dripping (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Epsom Salts | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Eucalyptus, Oil of | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Eucalyptus, Oil of (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Figs, Dried (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Flour, Bun | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Flour, Bun (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Flour, Pea | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Flour, Self-Raising | 13 | 13 | – | – |
| Flour, Self-Raising (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Food Beverage (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Fruit Cough Cure | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Fruit, Mixed Dried (Informal) | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Fruit Pectin | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Gelatine (Informal) | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Gin | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Ginger Beer | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Ginger, Ground | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Ginger, Ground (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Ginger, Preserved | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Glucose | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Grape Fruit Squash | 4 | 4 | – | – |
| Gravy Browning (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Gravy Powder (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Gravy Thick | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Ham Pate | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Honey | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Honey (Informal) | 12 | 12 | – | – |
| Horseradish Cream | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Horseradish Cream (Informal) | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Hydrogen Peroxide | 3 | 3 | – | – |