Maryland Statutes
Part II - Food
Section 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        (1)    Any part of an important component that normally would be present in the food has been omitted or withdrawn from it;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.

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