17101. Adulteration of cookies. U. S. v. Leaf Brands, Inc. (Chicago Biscuit & 
Cone Co., Div. of Leaf Brands, Inc.), and Sam Shankman. Pleas of 
nolo contendere. Corporation fined $500 and individual fined $200, 
plus costs. (F. D. C. No. 29614. Sample Nos. 60483-K, 60485-K, 
76178-K, 84326-K.)
INFORMATION FILED: December 29, 1950, Northern District of Illinois, against 
Leaf Brands, Inc., trading as the Chicago Biscuit & Cone Co., Div. of Leaf 
Brands, Inc., Chicago, Ill., and Sam Shankman, vice president of the corpora- 
tion.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about March 10 and 24 and April 3 and 5, 1950, from 
the State of Illinois into the States of Indiana, Minnesota, and Ohio.
LABEL IN PART : "Asst. Long Wafers Chicago Biscuit & Cone Company Division 
of Leaf Brands, Inc." and "Oxford Sugar Wafers Distributed by Lakeside 
Biscuit Co.  Div., of United Biscuit Co. of America."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (4), the products had been 
prepared and packed under insanitary conditions whereby they may have 
become contaminated with filth.
DISPOSITION : March 21, 1951. Pleas of nolo contendere having been entered, 
the court imposed a fine of $500 against the corporation and $200 against the 
individual defendant.   Costs also were imposed.