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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 1941
Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1941
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FOOD AND DRUGS.
During the year 1,453 articles were submitted for analysis, ol
which number the following 24 were found, either adulterated or.
not complying with the requirements of the Food and Drugs Act.
1938.
Borax 1
Dripping 1
Egg Self-raising Flour 1
Fruit Laxatives 1
Gin 1
Jam 5
Lemon Substitute 4
Marcussen's Ointment 1
Orange Substitute 1
Pepper 1
Sage and Onion Stuffing 1
Sucron 1
Suet 2
Teafusa 1
Whisky 2
24
PROSECUTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH SAMPLES TAKEN DURING 1941.
| No. | Sample | Adulteration or Infringement | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 586 | Teafusa Tablets | The label attached was calculated to mislead as to the nature, substance, or quality of the article. | Manufacturer—Fine £10 Costs £5 5s. Vendor—Case dismissed |
| 947 | Chopped Suet | Excessive quantity of breadcrumbs. | Fine £1. Costs 17s.6d. |
| 844 | Gin | 13.2 % excess water. | Fine £3. Costs £5 5s. |
| 803 | Egg Selfraising Flour | The label attached was calculated to mislead as to the nature, substance, or quality of the article. | Manufacturer—Case dismissed. Costs £10 10s. Vendor—Case dismissed |
SUMMARY
| £ | s. | d. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fines | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Costs | 21 | 17 | 6 |
| £35 | 17 | 6 |