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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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Table: PROSECUTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH SAMPLES TAKEN DURING 1942.

PROSECUTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH SAMPLES TAKEN DURING 1942.

No.SampleAdulteration or InfringementRemarks
103 & 186Curry PowderContained 30 and 44 p.p.m. LeadDismissed by reason of Section 4, Sub-section 4.
297Liquid ParaffinNot of B.P. QualityDismissed under P. of O. Act. £7 7s. Costs.
298Vinegar50 % deficient in Acetic AcidDismissed under P. of O. Act. £2 14s. 6d. Costs.
837Vinegar32.5 % dittoDismissed £3 3s. Costs.
342Egg PowderArtificially coloured Egg Substitute PowderFine £7. Costs £5 5s.
466Vit OrangeThe label attached was calculated to mislead as to the nature, substance, or quality of the articleSupplier Fined £50. Costs £7 7s.
575Lemon Flavoured CordialDittoRetailer Fined 10s. Supplier Fined 20s. „ Costs 21s. Wholesaler Fined £2. „ Costs £2 2s.
334Chopped SuetContained 50 % Suet and 50 % Ground RiceFine £10. Costs £4 19s. 6d.
417Winter WarmerThe label attached was calculated to mislead as to the nature, substance, or quality of the ArticleSummons against Retailer dismissed. Summons against Supplier withdrawn. Wholesaler Fined £10. „ Costs £23 2s.

Table: SUMMARY.

SUMMARY.

£s.d.
Fines80100
Costs5710
£137110