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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 1943
Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1943
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FOOD AND DRUGS.
During the year, 1,210 samples were submitted by the Food &
Drugs Inspector, of which number 14 were found to be either adulterated
or not complying with the requirements of the Food and
Drugs Act, 1938.
Boracic Lint 1
Epsom Salts 2
Gelatin 2
Grape Fruit Flavoured Beverage 1
Milk 1
Spice, Mixed 1
Vinegar 5
Winter Warmer 1
14
PROSECUTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH SAMPLES TAKEN DURING 1943.
| No. | Sample | Adulteration or Infringement | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 242 | Vinegar | 56.2% deficient in Acetic Acid | Fine £2. Costs £3 3S. |
| 849 | Vinegar | 20.5% deficient in Acetic Acid | Fine £1. Costs refused. |
| 884 | Malt Vinegar | 17.7% deficient in Acetic Acid | Dismissed under P. of O. Act. Costs £1 1s. |
SUMMARY.
£ s. d.
Fines
3 0 0
Costs
4 4 0
£7 4 0