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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 1947

Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1947

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X.-FOOD CONTROL.
PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED FOOD) REGULATIONS, 1937.
FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1938.

Table: PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED FOOD) REGULATIONS, 1937. FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1938. One hundred and twelve samples were taken during the year by the Senior Inspector and Wharves Inspectors.

PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED FOOD) REGULATIONS, 1937. FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1938. One hundred and twelve samples were taken during the year by the Senior Inspector and Wharves Inspectors.

Article ExaminedNo.of SamplesPurpose of ExaminationResultAction
Anchovies, Canned8For metallic contaminationSatisfactory
„ „16„ „Lead present. Amount varying between 5 and 12 parts per millionReleased after warning letters to Importers
Anchovies in Salt1„ „Satisfactory
Anchovy Paste2„ „„
Apple Rings1For Preservative„
Beans, Cut Green1To ascertain condition„
Beans, Haricot1To ascertain composition of contaminating powderMineral matter 10% Starchy matter, 90%. Probably floor sweepingsReleased for cleaning
Black Pudding1For preservativeSatisfactory
Blackcurrant Jam1To ascertain conditionLacquer removed from inside of "blown" tinDestroyed
Brisling1For metallic contaminationSatisfactory
Cabbage, dehydrated1For preservative„