4657. Adulteration of dried pears.    TJ. S. v. Frank S. Nola and Sam R. Ablnante
(Abinante & Nola Packing Co.). Plea of guilty. Fine or $250 against 
each defendant.     (F. D. C. No. 8770.    Sample No. 86557-E.)
This product contained insect excreta and dead insects.
On January 12, 1943, the United States attorney for the Northern District of 
California filed an information against Frank S. Nola and Sam R. Abinante, 
individuals trading as copartners under the firm name Abinante & Nola Packing 
Co. at San Jose, Calif., alleging shipment on or about February 28, 1942, from 
the State of California into the State of Illinois of a quantity of dried pears 
that were adulterated in that they consisted in whole or in part of a filthy sub- 
stance. The article was labeled in part: (Box) "Extra Choice Northern Pears 
Distributed By Sprague, Warner & Co.   Chicago, Ill."
On February 2, 1943, pleas of guilty having been entered by the defendants, 
the court imposed a fine of $250 against each defendant.