10751. Misbranding of candy and Adulteration of marshmallow whip.    U. S. v.
California  Fruit  Chimes  Co.     Plea  of  nolo  contendere.     Fine,  $500.
(F. D. C. No. 17775.   Sample Nos. 72000-F, 27334-H.)
INFORMATION FILED: March 25, 1946, Southern District of California, against 
the California Fruit Chimes Co., a partnership, San Gabriel, Calif.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about September 21, 1944, and February 19, 1945, 
from the State of California into the States of Oregon and Washington.
LABEL IN PART: "Spanish Nut Toffee," or "Mission Chimes Marshmallow 
Whip."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Spanish nut toffee, misbranding, Section 403 (d), the con- 
tainer of the product was so filled as to be misleading since the boxes were filled 
to not more than 51.7 percent of their capacity.
Marshmallow whip, adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product con- 
sisted in whole or in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence 
of fly fragments, insect fragments, and a cat hair.
DISPOSITION : May 27,1946. A plea of nolo contendere having been entered, the 
defendant was fined $500,