14014. Adulteration of crab meat. U. S. v. Earl H. Holton (Pamlico Packing Co.).
Plea of nolo contendere.   Fine, $250.   (F. D. C. No. 25302.   Sample Nos. 
2053-K, 2056-K to 2058-K, incl., 40132-K.)
INFORMATION FILED: September 27, 1948, Eastern District of North Carolina, 
against Earl H. Holton, trading as the Pamlico Packing Co., Vandemere, N. C.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about June 22, 23, 29, and 30, 1948, from the State 
of North Carolina into the States of Maryland and New York.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted 
in part of a filthy substance, as evidenced by the presence of fecal Escherichia 
col; and, Section 402 (a) (4), it had been prepared and packed under insani- 
tary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth.
DISPOSITION : October 11,1948. A plea of nolo contendere having been entered, 
the defendant was fined $250.