15962. Adulteration of corn meal.   U. S. v. Richards Milling Co.   Plea of guilty.
Fine of $800 and costs.    (F. D. C. No. 28169.   Sample Nos. 47727-K to 
47730-K, incl.) 
INFORMATION FILED :   November 2, 1949, Northern District of Ohio, against the 
Richards Milling Co., a corporation, Cortland, Ohio.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about July 8 and 12, 1949, from the State of Ohio 
into the State of West Virginia.
LABEL IN PART :    "White Corn Meal."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the article consisted in 
part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of insects, insect parts, 
rodent excreta, and rodent hair fragments; and, Section 402 (a) (4), it had 
been prepared under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become con- 
taminated with filth.
DISPOSITION : December 2, 1949. A plea of guilty having been entered, the 
court imposed a fine of $800, plus costs.