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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—Continued
| Articles submitted for Analysis | Total Samples Taken | Number Genuine | Number Adulterated | Percentage of Articles Adulterated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sausages | 5 | 5 | – | – |
| Sausages, Beef | 50 | 50 | – | – |
| Sausages, Cambridge | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Sausages, Chipolata | 4 | 4 | – | – |
| Sausages, Devonshire | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Sausages, Luncheon | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Sausages, Parisien | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Sausages, Pork | 14 | 14 | – | – |
| Sausages, Pork and Veal | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Semolina | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Semolina (Informal) | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Sherbet | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Shortening | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Shortening (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Soup Mixture | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Soup, Oxtail (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Spice, Mixed (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Sponge Mixture | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Sponge Roll, Chocolate | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Stout | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Stuffing, Sage and Onion | 4 | 4 | – | – |
| Stuffing, Sage and Onion (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Stuffing, Veal | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Stuffing, Veal (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Suet, Chopped | 5 | 5 | – | – |
| Suet, Shredded | 15 | 15 | – | – |
| Suet, Shredded (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Suet, Shredded Beef | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Sugar | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Sugar, Icing | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Sugar, Yellow | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Sulphur and Yeast Tablets (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Sulphur Tablets, Compound | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Syrup, Golden (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Syrup of Figs | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Syrup of Figs, Compound | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Tapioca | 5 | 5 | – | – |
| Tapioca (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Tapioca, Flaked | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Tea | 8 | 8 | – | – |
| Tomatoes, Tinned (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Tonic, Orange Quinine | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Tooth, Essence (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Treacle, West Indian | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Turtle Jelly | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Veal, Jellied | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Veal and Ham Roll | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Vitacup | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Vinegar | 56 | 56 | – | – |
| Vinegar (Informal) | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Vinegar, Malt | 31 | 30 | 1 | 3.22%, |
| Vinegar, Malt (Informal) | 4 | 4 | – | – |
| Vinegar, Table (Informal) | 1 | 1 | – | – |