11819. Adulteration of black walnut kernels. U. S. v. George F. Block (Block Bros.). Plea of nolo contendere. Fine, $200. (F. D. C. No. 20442. Sample Nos. 14263-H, 18292-H, 25012-H, 52621-H.) INDICTMENT RETURNED: July 24, 1946, Middle District of Tennessee, against George F. Block, trading as Block Bros., Nashville, Tenn. ALLEGED SHIPMENT : Between the approximate dates of December 3 and Decem- ber 14, 1945, from the State of Tennessee into the States of Ohio, Iowa, Louisiana, and Indiana. NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the article consisted in whole or in part of rodent hair fragments, insect fragments, and an organism indicating pollution of fecal origin, Escherichia col. DISPOSITION: October 9, 1946. The defendant having entered a plea of nolo contendere, the court imposed a fine of $50 on each count, a total fine of $200.