6479. Adulteration of Italian cheese.    IT. S. v. The Cudahy Packing Co.    Plea of
guilty.    Fine $2,000 and costs.     (F. D. C. No. 10596.    Sample Nos. 20195-F, 
20406-F to 20410-F, incl.)
INFORMATION FILED:   On November 18, 1943, in the Southern District of Ohio,
against the Cudahy Packing Co., a corporation, Washington Court House,
Ohio. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT:   On or about January 27 and February 16, 1943, from the
State of Ohio into the State of Rhode Island. 
LABEL IN PART:    (Cases) "Cudahy's Rex Provoloncini [or "Piccolini," "Salami,"
"Salami Giganti," "Provolone"] Style Italian Cheese."
VIOLATIONS CHARGED: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted 
in whole or in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of dirt and 
mold, and rodent-gnawed and worm- and insect-eaten cheese; and, Section 402 
(a) (4), it had been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions 
whereby it may have become contaminated with filth.
DISPOSITION : April 24, 1944. The defendant having entered a plea of guilty, a 
fine of $2,000 and costs was imposed.