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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 1945

Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1945

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Table: FOOD AND DRUGS. During the year 1,241 samples were submitted by the Food and Drugs Inspector. In twenty-four cases the analysis disclosed an infringement of the law.

FOOD AND DRUGS. During the year 1,241 samples were submitted by the Food and Drugs Inspector. In twenty-four cases the analysis disclosed an infringement of the law.

No.Date purchasedSampleInfringementRemarks
1716.1.45Mixed Herbs3.70% coarse GritWarning
4729.1.45Lemonade (Informal)16.6% deficient in Citric Acid ; 58.8% deficient in sugarFormal sample 6.2.45 satisfactory
10513.2.45DrippingFree Fatty Acid, 3.5%Warning
14920.2.45Pork FatFree Fatty Acid, 6.0%Warning
18228.2.45Milk (Informal)3.3% deficient in Milk FatWarning. Further samples taken and found to be satisfactory
2175.3.45Orangeade10.7% deficient in Citric Acid; 4.2% deficient in sugarWarning letter sent and ex-planation received from Manufacturers. Third sample taken proved to be satisfactory
30127.3.45Orangeade10.7% deficient in Citric Acid; 4.9% deficient in sugar
24613.3.45Shredded Suet4.1% deficient in FatWarning
25314.3.45Dried Parsley25 parts per million of ArsenicWarning
28621.3.45Milk1.4% deficient in Non-fatty SolidsWarning. Subsequent samples satisfactory
30528.3.45Orange Squash6.25% deficient in Citric AcidWarning
33713.4.45Shredded Suet4.2% deficient in FatWarning
35618.4.45Milk1.0% deficient in Non-fatty SolidsWarning. Subsequent samples satisfactory
40230.4.45Sterilized Milk1.3% deficient in FatWarning. Subsequent samples satisfactory
46916.5.45Pearl BarleyInfested with MitesRetailer surrendered remainder of parcel (4 1bs.) which was old stock. Warning