15704. Adulteration of candy.   U. S. v. Riggi Candy Co.   Plea of guilty.   Fine
of $2,400 and costs.    (F. D. C. No. 28164.    Sample Nos. 7722-K, 7935-K, 
16985-K, 44749-K, 44750-K, 58682-K.)
INFORMATION FILED : October 27, 1949, Northern District of Illinois, against the 
Riggi Candy Co., a corporation, Chicago, Ill.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about February 11,15,16, 21, and 23,1949, from the 
State of Illinois into the States of New York, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and 
Minnesota.
LABEL IN PART: "Black Jelly Beans," "Riggi Chocolate Cherries," "Chocolate 
Pecan Treats," and "Chocolate Fruit and Nut Egg."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the articles consisted 
in part of filthy substances by reason of the presence of insects, insect frag- 
ments, and rodent hairs; and, Section 402 (a) (4), they had been prepared and 
packed under insanitary conditions whereby they may have become contami- 
nated with filth.
DISPOSITION : January 27,1950. A plea of guilty having been entered, the court 
imposed a fine of $2,400, plus costs.