17997. Adulteration of black walnut kernels.    U. S. v. Arthur P. Slaughter
(Smoky Mountain Drug Co.).   Plea of nolo contendere.    Fine, $250.
(F. D. C. No. 31087.   Sample Nos. 95606-K, 95607-K, 25054-L.) 
INFORMATION  FILED:    June 1,  1951,  Eastern  District  of Tennessee,  against
Arthur P. Slaughter, trading as the Smoky Mountain Drug Co., Bristol, Tenn. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   On or about December 8 and 11,1950, and January 5,1951,
from the State of Tennessee into the State of Pennsylvania. 
LABEL IN PART :    "Tennessee Valley   Blue Grass Brand   Black Walnut Kernels."
in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of rodent hairs, feather 
barbules, cat hair fragments, rodent hair fragments, insect fragments and 
E. coli; and, Section 402 (a) (4), it had been prepared and packed under 
insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth. 
The information charged also the interstate shipment of adulterated drugs, 
as reported in notices of judgment on drugs and devices, No. 3666.
DISPOSITION : September 17, 1951. A plea of nolo contendere having been 
entered, the court fined the defendant $250 on the counts based on the ship- 
ments of an adulterated food. (A fine of $250 was imposed also on the counts 
charging the other violations.)
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