24582. Adulteration of dried figs.    V. S. v. 50 Cases of Dried Figs.    Default
decree of condemnation and destruction. (F. & D. no. 34346. Sample 
no. 20147-B.)
This case involved a shipment of dried figs which were insect-infested, moldy, 
and sour.
On November 13, 1934, the United States attorney for the Western District of 
Washington, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the 
district court a libel praying seizure and condemnation of 50 cases of dried 
figs at Seattle, Wash., alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate 
commerce on or about November 3, 1934, by Rosenberg Bros., in the name of 
Goebel Pratt Co., from Oakland, Calif., and charging adulteration in violation 
of the Food and Drugs Act. The article was labeled in part: "Emporium 
Brand California Extral Choice Black Figs Packed for Northern Grocery Co 
Bellingham Wash."
The article was alleged to be adulterated in that it consisted in whole or in 
part of a filthy, decomposed, or putrid vegetable substance.
On April 15, 1935, no claimant appearing, judgment of condemnation was 
entered and it was ordered that the product be destroyed.
W. R. GBEGG, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.