3233. Adulteration of prophylactics.   U. S. v. John M. Adams (Klingfast Sales
Co.).   Plea of nolo contendere.   Fine of $300 or imprisonment for 1 year.
(P. D. 0. No. 29436.   Sample Nos. 52359-K, 52364-K.)
INFORMATION FILED:    On July 6, 1950, Northern District of Georgia, against
John M. Adams, trading as the Klingfast Sales Co., Atlanta, Ga.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT:    On or about November 16 and December 7, 1949, from
the State of Georgia into the State of Tennessee.
LABEL, IN PART :    "Klintab Caps   *   *   *   A Cap Type Rubber Glans Sheath
*    *    *   Manufacturer   Klingfast Rubber Co.   Akron, Ohio."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 501 (c), the quality of the article
fell below that which it purported and was represented to possess. The
article purported and was represented to be a prophylactic, whereas it was
not a prophylactic, but was ineffective for prophylaxis because of the presence
of holes.
DISPOSITION : August 28, 1950. A plea of nolo contendere having been entered,
the court sentenced the defendant to pay a fine of $300 or to serve 1 year in
jail.
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