13296. Adulteration of frozen strawberries.    U. S. v. R. D. Bodle Co., a corpora¬
tion, and Arthur B. Chappel, Claude W. Neely, and Adolph G. Wegener. 
Pleas of guilty. Fines, $2,000 against corporation, $600 against Arthur 
B. Chappel, $400 against Claude W. Neely, and $200 against Adolph G. 
Wegener.    (F. D. C. No. 23617.    Sample Nos. 65825-H, 65828-H.)
INFORMATION FILED : January 27, 1948, Western District of Washington, against 
the R. D. Bodle Co., a corporation, and Arthur B. Chappel, president and 
manager, Claude W. Neely, vice-president and general superintendent, and 
Adolph G. Wegener, superintendent of the Seattle plant.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about October 21,1946, from the State of Washington 
into the State of New Jersey.
LABEL, IN PART: "Bodle Quick Frozen Sliced Marshall Strawberries * * * 
Packed by R. D. Bodle Co., Seattle, U. S. A."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the* product consisted 
in part of a decomposed substance by reason of the presence of moldy and rotten 
strawberries.
DISPOSITION : April 28, 1948. Pleas of guilty having been entered on behalf of 
the corporation and the three individuals, the court imposed fines of $2,000 
against the corporation, $600 against Arthur B. Chappel, $400 against Claude 
W. Neely, and $200 against Adolph G. Wegener.