13044. Adulteration of popcorn.    V. S. v. Milton Sigg Popcorn Co.    Plea of nolo
contendere.    Fine,  $100 and costs.    (F. D.  C. No. 22102.    Sample Nos. 
8902-H, 51053-H.)
INFORMATION FILED: August 18, 1947, Northern District of Ohio, against the 
Milton Sigg Popcorn Co., a partnership, Napoleon, Ohio.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about January 25 and February 6, 1946, from the 
State of Ohio into the States of New York and Minnesota.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted 
in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of rodent excreta, 
rodent hairs, and rodent-gnawed kernels; and, Section 402 (a) (4), it had 
been prepared, packed, and held" under insanitary conditions whereby it 
may have become contaminated with filth.
DISPOSITION : August 20, 1947. A plea of nolo contendere having been entered, 
the defendant was fined $100 on each of the two counts, plus costs. The fine 
imposed on the second count was suspended.