London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1948
Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1948
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| Article Examined | No. of Samples | Purpose of Examination | Result | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoanut, Dessicated | 1 | To ascertain composition | Satisfactory | |
| Condiment Powder | 1 | For metallic contamination | „ | |
| Creaming Compound | 1 | To ascertain composition | „ | |
| Curry Powder | 2 | For metallic contamination | „ | |
| Custard Powder | 1 | To ascertain composition | „ | |
| Egg, Frozen | 3 | For presence of preservative | „ | |
| Emulgator | 1 | To ascertain composition | „ | |
| Fat, Scrap | 1 | „ „ | Unrefined Coconut Oil | Released for soap manufacture |
| Fat, Sweetened | 1 | „ „ | Satisfactory | |
| Gherkins, Canned | 4 | For presence of preservative | „ | |
| Goose Liver Paste | 1 | To ascertain condition | „ | |
| Gooseberry Pulp | 1 | For presence of preservative | Sulphur Dioxide, 2,350 parts per million | Importer warned |
| Grapefruit, Canned | 2 | For metallic contamination | Satisfactory | |
| Grapefruit, Juice Canned | 1 | „ „ | „ | |
| Lemon Juice, Powder, Synthetic | 2 | To ascertain composition | „ | |
| Milk, Condensed Full Cream | To ascertain composition | „ | ||
| Onion Powder | 1 | For metallic contamination | „ | |
| Pea Soup, Canned | 1 | To ascertain condition | „ | |
| Peas, Canned | 7 | For metallic contamination | „ |