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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 DRUG—continued.
| Articles submitted for Analysis | Total Samples Taken | Number Genuine | Percentages of Articles Adulterated | Number Adulterated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Mints | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Cocoa | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cocoa (Informal) | 4 | – | – | 4 |
| Cocoanut, Dessicated | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Cod Liver Oil and Emulsion | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Coffee | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Coffee (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Coffee, Pure | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Coffee, French | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Coffee, French (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Coffee and Chicory Essence | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Coffee and Chicory Extract | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Coffee and Chicory Extract (Informal) | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Confectionery (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cookeen | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cooking Fat | 6 | 6 | – | – |
| Cooking Fat (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cordial, Lime Juice | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cordial, Raspberry Flavour | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Corned Beef | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Corned Beef (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Crab, Dressed (Informal) | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Cream | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cream, Fresh (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cream Slice, French (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cream, Thick (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Cream, Tinned (Informal) | 10 | 10 | – | – |
| Currants | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Curry Powder | 4 | 4 | – | – |
| Custard Powder | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Dripping | 58 | 58 | – | – |
| Dripping (Informal) | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Dripping, Pork | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Egg Loaf | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Egg Substitute | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Egg Substitute (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Eggs, Preserved | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Epsom Salts | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Eucalyptus, Oil of (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Figs, Dried | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Flour | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Flour, Pea | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Flour, Self-Raising | 16 | 16 | – | – |
| Flour, Self-Raising (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Gelatine (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Gin | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Ginger Beer | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Ginger, Ground | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Glycerine | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Glycerine (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |