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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 1942

Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1942

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FOOD AND DRUGS.
During the year, 1,312 samples were submitted by the Food &
Drugs Inspector, of which number 25 were found to be either adulterated
or not complying with the requirements of the Food and
Drugs Act, 1938.
Curry Powder 2
Egg Powder 1
Gin 1
Lemon Flavoured Cordial 1
Liquid Paraffin 4
Milk 1
Orange Flavoured Cordial 1
Rum 1
Spice, mixed 2
Suet, chopped 1
Sweeterine 1
Vit Orange 1
Vinegar 6
Whisky 1
Winter Warmer 1
25
(47)