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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 1951
Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1951
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FOOD AND DRUGS. During the year 1,356 samples were submitted by the Food and Drugs Inspector. In 31 cases the analysis disclosed an infringement of the law.
| No. | Date purchased | Sample | Infringement | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 345 | 4.1.51 | Dried Mint | Moulds growing on sample which was damp and caked | Warning to retailer. Remainder of stock surrendered |
| 361 | 5.1.51 | Tomato Sauce | Contained only 3.6% of tomato solids instead of 6% | Letter to manufacturer |
| 515 516 | 12.2.51 | Norwegian Spread Cod Roe and Cod Liver Spread | Contained 3.7% of starch not included in the list of ingredients on the label | Letter to importer drawing attention to omission |
| 604 | 26.2.51 | Baking Powder | Contained only 5.43% of available Carbon Dioxide instead of 8% | Warning to retailer |
| 613 | 3.3.51 | Mixed Spice | Contained 16 parts per million of lead | Letter to Wholesaler. |
| 694 | 29.3.51 | Pork Sausages | Was 14% deficient in meat and the 2.6% of added milk powder did not compensate for the loss of food value in reducing the meat content below 65% | Prosecution. Fine £5. Costs £3 3s. 0d. |
| 711 | 2.4.51 | Dried Parsley | A living maggot was found | Warning to retailer. Remainder of stock examined and found satisfactory |
| 777 | 12.4.51 | Cheese Spread | Moisture content 58.2% | Letter to importers |
| 869 | 30.4.51 | Processed Cheese | Moisture content 59.3% | Retailer and supplier informed |
| 888 | 2.5.51 | Ice Cream | 10% deficient in sugar | Warning to manufacturer |
| 955 | 16.5.51 | Pork Sausages | 36% deficient in meat | Prosecution. Fine £10. Costs £3 3s. 0d. |
| 62 | 18.6.51 | Continental Sausage | Was a coarse fish product and should not be called a "Sausage" | Warning to retailer |