24481. Adulteration of canned huckleberries.    U. S. v. 100 Cartons of Canned
Huckleberries.    Default    decree    of    condemnation   and   destruction.
(F. & D. no. 35126.    Sample no. 26343-B.)
This case involved a shipment of canned huckleberries which were found to 
be infested with insects and worms.
On February 23, 1935, the United States attorney for the Southern District 
of Florida, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the 
district court a libel praying seizure and condemnation of 100 cartons of 
huckleberries at Tampa, Fla., alleging that the article had been shipped in 
interstate commerce on or about January 12, 1935, by the National Fruit 
Canning Co., from Seattle, Wash., and charging adulteration in violation of 
the Food and Drugs Act. The article was labeled in part: "Happy Baker 
Brand Water Pack Huckleberries * * * Packed by National Fruit Canning 
Co. Seattle, Wash."
The article was alleged to be adulterated in that it consisted wholly or in 
part of a filthy vegetable substance.
On March 27, 1935, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation 
was entered and it was ordered that the product be destroyed.
M. L. WILSON, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.