22647. Black pepper.    (F. D. C. No. 38122.    S. No. 5-249 M.)
INFORMATION FILED : 7-20-55, Dist. Md., against Baltimore Spice Co., a partner- 
ship, Baltimore, Md.
SHIPPED :   4-1-55, from Maryland to Michigan.
LABEL IN PART: (Drum) "Baltimore Spice Co. Baltimore, Maryland Micro 
Grind   Black Pepper."
RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION : Analysis revealed that the article consisted of black 
pepper with 53.2 percent salt.
CHARGE:   402 (b) (2)—salt had been substituted for black pepper when shipped ;
402 (b) (4)—salt had been added to the article and mixed and packed with it 
so as to increase its bulk and weight and reduce its quality and strength;
403 (a)—the label statement "Black Pepper" was false and misleading since 
the article consisted of a mixture of black pepper and salt; and 403 (b)—a 
mixture of black pepper and salt was offered for sale under the name of 
another food, black pepper.
PLEA:   Nolo contendere.
DISPOSITION :   11-25-55.   $500 fine, plus costs.