24039. Shelled peanuts.   (F. D. C. No. 40138.   S. Nos. 33-754 M, 58-117 M.) 
INFORMATION FILED :    6-12-57, W. Dist, Mo., against Bunte Bros. Chase Candy
Co., a corporation, St. Joseph, Mo. 
ALLEGED VIOLATION :   Between 10-10-56 and 1-8-57, while a quantity of shelled 
peanuts was being held for sale after shipment in interstate commerce, the 
defendant caused the peanuts to be placed in a building that was accessible
to rodents, and to be exposed to contamination by rodents, which acts resulted 
in the article being adulterated.
CHARGE: 402 (a) (3)—contained rodent urine and rodent excreta pellets; and 
402 (a) (4)—held under insanitary conditions.
PLEA :   Guilty.
DISPOSITION :   8-9-57.   $250 fine plus costs.
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