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adulterated if: (1) Any part of an important component that normally would be present in the food has been omitted or withdrawn from it; (2) Any substance has been substituted for any part of an important component that normally would be present in the food; (3) Any damage to or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