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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 1944

Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1944

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Table: FOOD AND DRUGS. During the year 1,237 samples were submitted by the Food and Drugs Inspector. In twenty-two cases the analysis disclosed an infringement of the law.

FOOD AND DRUGS. During the year 1,237 samples were submitted by the Food and Drugs Inspector. In twenty-two cases the analysis disclosed an infringement of the law.

No.Date purchasedSampleInfringementRemarks
72514.1.44Egg Substitute PowderAvailable Carbon Dioxide 3.5%Public Analyst of opinion should contain 6.0% available Carbon Dioxide. No action taken as Food Standards (Golden Raising Powder) Order, 1944, did not come into force for retail sale until 16.7.44. Manufacturers interviewed
82910.2.44Pork SausagesMeat (probably Beef or Mutton), 20%; Soya (estimated), 20%Accurate analysis impossible. Public Analyst not prepared to give evidence. Verbal warning
83511.2.44Milk4.2% added waterRetailer and Supplier warned. Later samples genuine
88922.2.44Zinc OintmentZinc Oxide, 11.1 % (should contain 15% ZnO, B.P.)Resampled.
99423.3.44Zinc OintmentZinc Oxide 11.0%Prosecution. Packer pleaded warranty; summons dismissed. Summons against manufacturer dismissed under Probation of Offenders' Act with £55s. costs
91228.2.44Mixed SpiceFlour, 90%; Flavouring, 10%The label on container in shop stated "Powder Flavour Mixed Spice." Facts reported to Ministry of Food. On 17.6.45 the Ministry of Food informed us that the manufacturer had been warned
9251.3.44Brown Windsor SoupTotal Solids, 8.7%; Protein, 1.7%Informal sample