21730. Adulteration of apple pomace.   U. S. v. Speas Co.   Plea of nolo con¬
tendere.   Fine of $250, plus costs.    (F. D. C. No. 36654.    Sample No. 
90125-L.)
INFORMATION FILED :   March 31, 1955, Western District of Missouri, against the 
<- Speas Co., a corporation, Kansas City, Mo.
ALLEGED VIOLATION : Between the approximate dates of November 23, 1953, and 
May 11, 1954, while a quantity of apple pomace was being held for sale after 
r shipment in interstate commerce, the defendant caused the product to be 
placed in a building that was accessible to birds and caused it to be exposed 
to contamination by birds, which acts resulted in the product being adulter- 
ated.
See also Nos. 21731, 21748, 21749. 
See also Nos. 21748, 21749.
in part of a filthy substance by reason of contamination with bird excreta;
and, Section 402 (a) (4), the article had been held under insanitary conditions
whereby it may have become contaminated with filth. 
DISPOSITION:   April 1, 1955.    The defendant having entered a plea of nolo
contendere, the court fined it $250, plus costs.
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