15312. Adulteration of maple sugar candy.   U. S. v. Vermont Confectionery Co.,
Inc. (Vermont Maple Tree Sugar Co.).    Plea of guilty.    Fine, $750.
(F. D. C. No. 27531.    Sample Nos. 62157-K, 62160-K, 62289-K.) 
INFORMATION FILED :    October 20, 1949, District of Vermont, against Vermont 
Confectionery Co., Inc., trading as the Vermont Maple Tree Sugar Co., Bur- 
lington, Vt.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :    On or about April 4, 11, and 13, 1949, from the State of
Vermont into the State of New Hampshire. 
LABEL, IN PART :    "Vermont Blue Ribbon Maple Products." 
NATURE OF CHARGE :   Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted in
part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of rodent hair fragments;
and, Section 402 (a)  (4), it had been prepared under insanitary conditions
whereby it may have become contaminated with filth.
DISPOSITION:   November 22, 1949.   A plea of guilty having been entered, the 
defendant was fined $750. 
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