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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 1949
Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1949
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VI.—FOOD CONTROL.
PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED FOOD) REGULATIONS, 1937.
FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1938.
One hundred and twenty-eight samples were taken during the year by the Chief Sanitary Inspector and Wharves Inspectors.
| Article Examined | No.of Samples | Purpose of Examination | Result | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almond Kernels | 1 | To ascertain cause of offensive odour | Smell rendered sample unfit for human consumption | Detained until ozonised |
| ” ” | 1 | To ascertain whether treatment had removed offensive odour | Satisfactory | Consignment released |
| Barracouta Fish, Cutlets | 2 | For metallic contamination | ” | |
| Bread Preservative | 1 | To ascertain condition | Flour 80%, Wax 20%. Unfit for human food | Destroyed |
| Brislings | 1 | ” ” | Satisfactory | |
| Butter Beans | 1 | To ascertain nature of white powder present in sample | Talc like substance easily removed by rinsing in water | Released for cleaning |
| Cheese | 1 | To ascertain condition | Satisfactory | |
| Cherry Juice | 1 | For presence of preservative | ” |