§ 21-208. Adulterated food -- Food components

   In addition to any other ground that may be applicable under § 21-207 or § 21-209 of this subtitle, a food is adulterated if:

   (1) Any part of an important component that normally would be present in the food has been omitted or withdrawn from it;

   (2) Any substance has been substituted for any part of an important component that normally would be present in the food;

   (3) Any damage to or inferiority of the food has been concealed in any way; or

   (4) It has had any substance added, mixed, or packed with it solely for any of the following purposes:

      (i) To increase its bulk or weight;

      (ii) To reduce its quality or strength below that which normally would be expected of the food; or

      (iii) To mislead the consumer by making the food appear to be better or more valuable than it is.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 188B; 1982, ch. 240, § 2; 1987, ch. 306, § 2, 15; 1988, ch. 6, § 1, 11.