3990. Adulteration of candy. V. S. v. Leonard J. Elmer and John W. JBtug-g-ett 
(Receivers for Elmer Candy Co., Inc.). Pleas of nolo;contendere.- Fine 
of $75 agrainst defendant Elmer and $25 against defendant Huggett.
(F.   D.   C.   No.   5523.    Samples   Nos.   11216-E,   11220-B,   11222-B,   31780-B, 
87139-B, 43849-E, 43859-B, 55740-B.) 
Samples of this product were found to contain rodent hairs and other filth.
On January 15, 1942, the United States attorney for the Eastern District of 
Louisiana filed an information against Leonard J. Elmer and John W. Huggett, 
receivers for Elmer Candy Co., Inc., New Orleans, La., alleging shipment within 
the period from on or about October 31, 1940, to on or about January 3, 1941,
from the State of Louisiana into the States of Oregon, Kansas, Georgia, Illinois, 
and Texas, of quantities of candy that was adulterated in that it consisted in whole 
or in part of a filthy substance, and in that it had been prepared under insani- 
tary conditions whereby it might have become contaminated with filth. The 
article was labeled in part: "Elmer's New Orleans Mint Tablets," "Gold Bricks," 
"Cottage Sweets," "Chocolates," "Standard Package," "Quality Package," or 
"Peanut Brittle Candy."
On August 26,1942, the defendants having entered pleas of nolo contendere, the 
court imposed fines of $75 and $25, respectively, on defendants Elmer and 
Huggett.