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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 1946

Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1946

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Table: FOOD AND DRUGS. During the year 1,322 samples were submitted by the Food and Drugs Inspector. In thirty-one cases the analysis disclosed an infringement of the law.

FOOD AND DRUGS. During the year 1,322 samples were submitted by the Food and Drugs Inspector. In thirty-one cases the analysis disclosed an infringement of the law.

No.Date purchasdSampleInfringementRemarks
2991.1.46Mustard82.8% deficient in Allyl IsothiocyanateWarning Remainder of stock surrendered
3309.1.46Gelatine230 parts per million of ZincWarning
33610.1.46Pearl BarleyInfested with living mitesWarning. Remainder of parcel surrendered
38522.1.46Baking Powder28% deficient in available Carbon DioxideProsecution. Dismissed under P.O.A., £4 4s. costs
40825.1.46Dried Full Cream Milk Powder (Informal)Slightly deficient in Milk FatSubsequent sample satisfactory
41729.1.46Pearl BarleyInfested with weevilsWarning. Remainder of parcel surrendered
48414.2.46Gelatine6 parts per million of ArsenicWarning
54327.2.46DrippingContained 2% of Oleic Acid and was rancidWarning
5601.3.46LardCooking FatNo action
62418.3.46Pearl BarleyInfested with living mitesWarning. Remainder of parcel surrendered
63620.3.46Pearl BarleyInfested with living mitesWarning. Remainder of parcel cleansed under supervision
6912.4.46Gelatine2.8 parts per million of ArsenicSubsequent sample satisfactory. No action
9404.6.46Pearl BarleyInfested with living mitesWarning. Remainder of parcel surrendered