Whoever adulterates any articles of food or drinks, so as to make such article noxious as food or drink, intending to sell such article as food or drink, or knowing it to be likely that the same will be sold as food or drink, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 6 months, or with fine which may extend to $500, or with both.
Section history
Section 272 — Adulteration of food or drink which is intended for sale
As in force on 15 May 1998.