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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 1952
Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1952
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| Article Examined | No. of Samples | Purpose of Examination | Result | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Powder | 1 | For metallic contamination | Satisfactory | Released |
| Egg Noodles | 1 | For presence of Arsenic | „ | „ |
| Gelatine, Sheet | 1 | For metallic contamination | Satisfactory with exception of Zinc, 152 p.p.m., which should not exceed 100 p.p.m. | Released for technical purposes |
| Ham Sausage | 1 | For presence of preservatives | Satisfactory | Released |
| Lacto Albumen | 1 | To ascertain composition | „ | „ |
| Mayonnaise, German | 1 | For presence of preservatives | Benzoic Acid 380 p.p.m. | Re-exported |
| Mustard, German | 1 | „ „ | Benzoic Acid 300 p.p.m. | „ |
| Mustard, German | 1 | „ „ | Benzoic Acid 80 p.p.m. | Re-labelled in accordance with Regulations |
| Onions, Dehydrated | 2 | For metallic contamination | Satisfactory | Released |
| Pastry Fat | 1 | To ascertain composition | „ | „ |
| Peas, Garden | 1 | For presence of preservatives | „ | „ |
| Piping Jelly | 1 | To ascertain composition | „ | „ |
| Plums, French Canned | 3 | To ascertain condition and metallic contamination | Tin 0.35 grs. per lb. Iron 2.74 grs. per lb. | Released for reprocessing |
| Pork Luncheon Meat, German | 1 | To ascertain composition | Satisfactory but of poor quality | Released |
| Prunes, Yugoslavian | 2 | For presence of siliceous matter | Satisfactory | „ |
| Rapeseed Oil | 1 | To ascertain composition | „ | „ |
| Salad Cream, Dutch | 1 | For presence of preservatives | „ | „ |