16267. Adulteration of crab meat.   U. S. v. F. H. Ayers & Son, Frederick H.
Ayers, and George W. Ayers. Pleas of not guilty. Tried to the court. 
Judgment of guilty. Fine, $175. (F. D. C. No. 28203. Sample Nos. 
66812-K to 66814-K, incl., 66818-K to 66821-K, incl.)
INFORMATION FILED : April 6, 1950, Eastern District of Virginia, against F. H. 
Ayers & Son, a partnership, Portsmouth, Va., and Frederick H. Ayers and 
George W. Ayers, partners.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about August 18 and 24, 1949, from the State of 
Virginia into the States of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the District of 
Columbia.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted 
in part of a filthy substance, as evidenced by the presence of fecal Escherichia 
coli; and, Section 402 (a) (4), it had been prepared and packed under insani- 
tary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth.
DISPOSITION : May 9,1950. Pleas of not guilty having been entered, the matter 
was tried before the court. The court found the defendants guilty and im- 
posed a joint fine of $175 against the partnership and the individuals.