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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 1938
Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1938
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FOOD AND DRUGS.
| Articles submitted for Analysis | Total Samples taken | Number Genuine | Number Adulterated | Percentages of Articles Adulterated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Tablets | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Acid Tablets, Lemon | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Almonds, Essence of (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Almonds, Ground | 6 | 6 | – | – |
| Almonds, Ground (Informal) | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Almonds, Ground Substitute (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Ammoniated Tincture of Quinine | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Apricots, Tinned (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Arrowroot | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Aspirin Tablets | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Barley Sugar | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Barley, Pearl | 6 | 6 | – | – |
| Barley, Pearl (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Bailey, Pot | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Bay rum | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Beef Cubes (Informal) | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Beer | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Beer (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Bicarbonate of Soda (Informal) | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Bismuth indigestion Tablets | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Boracic Crystals | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Boracic Powder | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Brawn | 9 | 9 | – | – |
| Brawn, Pork | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Brawn, Veal | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Brisling (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Butter | 56 | 56 | – | – |
| Butter (Informal) | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Cakes, Sponge | 5 | 5 | – | – |
| Calamine Lotion (Informal) | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Calf's Foot Jelly | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Calf's Foot Jelly (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Candied Peel | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Capers, French (Informal) | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Caraway Seeds (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cascara Sagrada Tablets | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cheese | 10 | 10 | – | – |
| Cheese (Informal) | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Cheese, Cheddar in Foil | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cheese, Cheddar in Foil (Informal) | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Cheese, Dutch | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Cheese, Edam | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cheese, Full Cream | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cheese, Goreonzola | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cheese, Lemon (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cheese, in Foil | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cheese, in Foil (Informal) | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Cherries, glace | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cherries, Glace (Informal) | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Cherries, Preserved (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Chicken and Ham Roll | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Chutney (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Chutney, Indian (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |