1. (1) Any part of an important component that normally would be present in the food has been omitted or withdrawn from it;
2. (2) Any substance has been substituted for any part of an important component that normally would be present in the food;
3. (3) Any damage to or inferiority of the food has been concealed in any way; or

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

   1. (i) To increase its bulk or weight;
   2. (ii) To reduce its quality or strength below that which normally would be expected of the food; or
   3. (iii) To mislead the consumer by making the food appear to be better or more valuable than it is.

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

Added as Health-Environmental § 4-208 by Acts 1982, c. 240, § 2, eff. July 1, 1982. Transferred to Health-General § 21-208 by Acts 1987, c. 306, § 2, eff. July 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1987, c. 306, § 15, eff. July 1, 1987; Acts 1988, c. 6, §§ 1, 11, eff. July 1, 1988.

Formerly Art. 43, § 188B.