18140. Adulteration of dressed poultry.   U. S. v. Canton Produce Co.   Plea of
guilty.  Fine, $50.   (F. D. C No. 31091.   Sample Nos. 89875-K, 89880-K.)
INFORMATION FILED : June 4, 1951, District of South Dakota, against the Can- 
ton Produce Co., a partnership, Canton, S. Dak.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about December 9 and 16, 1950, from the State of 
South Dakota into the State of Nebraska.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration,^Section 402 (a) (3), the article consisted 
in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of dressed poultry 
contaminated with rodent and insect excreta pellets; and, Section 402 (a) (4), 
it had been prepared and packed under insanitary conditions whereby it may 
have become contaminated with filth.
DISPOSITION : November 30, 1951. A plea of guilty having been entered, the 
court imposed a fine of $50.