3196. Adulteration of candy.    U. S. v. George D. Dillon  (George Dillon Candy
Co.).     Plea of nolo contendere.     Fines, $10O.      (F. D. C. No* 5532.    Sample
"     Nos. 37494-E, 37613-E.)
Examination showed that this product contained rodent hairs, insect frag- 
ments, and inites.
; On December 20, 1941, the United States attorney for the Southern District of 
Florida filed an information against George D. Dillon, trading as George Dillon 
Candy Co. at Jacksonville, Fla., alleging shipment on or about January 21 and
28, 1941, from the State of Florida into the State of South Carolina, of quantities 
of candy that was adulterated.    It was labeled in part: "2/10 Cocoanut Suckers."
The article was alleged to be adulterated in' that it consisted in whole or in 
part of a filthy substance; and in that it had been prepared under insanitary con- 
ditions whereby it might have become contaminated with filth.
On January 5, 1942, the defendant having entered a plea, of nolo contendere* 
the court imposed a fine of $50 on each count, totaling $100.