9305. Adulteration of canned sardines.    U. S. v. Martinez Food Canners.    Plea
of nolo contendere.   Fine, $200.    (F. D. C. No. 17814.   Sample Nos. 62313-F, 
62314-F, 62318-F, 62319-F, 22922-H.)
INFORMATION FILED : February 19,1946, Northern District of California, against 
the Martinez Food Canners, a corporation, Martinez, Calif.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about September 6,1944, and February 23,1945, from 
the State of California into the States of Missouri and North Carolina.
LABEL IN PART : "Seine Brand California Sardines Packed By Martinez Food 
Canners, Ltd.," or "California Natural Style [or "Fancy California"] Sar- 
dines * * * The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., New York, N. Y. 
Distributors."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted in 
whole or in part of a decomposed substance by reason of the presence of decom- 
posed sardines.
DISPOSITION : April 8, 1946. A plea of nolo contendere having been entered on 
behalf of the defendant, a fine of $200 was imposed.