16259. Adulteration of butter. U. S. v. C. A. Swanson & Sons. Plea of nolo contendere. Fine of $200, plus costs. (F. D. C No. 28768. Sample Nos. 13392-K, 13393-K.) INFORMATION FILED : March 20, 1950, District of Nebraska, against C A. Swan- son & Sons, a corporation, Omaha, Nebr. ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about July 28,1949, from the State of Nebraska into the State of Pennsylvania. LABEL IN PART : (Portion) "Ever-Fresh-Brand Salted Butter." NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of insect fragments and insects, and, in addition, a portion of the product consisted in part of a decomposed substance by reason of the use of decomposed cream in the manufacture of the food; and, Section 402 (a) (4), the product had been prepared under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contami- nated with filth. DISPOSITION : April 29, 1950. A plea of nolo contendere having been entered, the court fined the defendant $200, plus costs.