12622. Adulteration of pretzel sticks.    U. S. v. J. Reisman & Sons, Inc., George
Reisman, and Nathan Reisman. Plea of nolo contendere by corporation; 
plea of not guilty by individuals. Corporation fined $500; individuals 
found not guilty. (F. D. C. No. 23571. Sample Nos. 66090-H, 87530-H, 
87564-H, 87565-H.)
INFORMATION FILED: April 30, 1947, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, against 
J. Reisman & Sons, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., and George Reisman, vice presi- 
dent, and Nathan Reisman, secretary-treasurer.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about April 14, 15, and 16, 1947, from the State of 
Pennsylvania into the States of New Jersey and New York.
LABEL IN PART:   "Reisman's Pretzel-Sticks [or "Butter Pretzels"]."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted 
in whole or in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of rodent hair 
fragments, insects, and insect fragments; and, Section 402 (a) (4), it had been 
prepared under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated 
with filth.
DISPOSITION : November 26,1947. A plea of nolo contendere having been entered 
by the corporation, a fine of $500 was imposed. Pleas of not guilty having been 
entered by the individuals, the court found them not guilty.