29514. Adulteration of candy.    TJ. S. v. 9 Cartons and 39 Cartons of Candy.   De¬
fault decrees of condemnation and destruction.     (F. & D.  Nos. 43055, 
43702.    Sample Nos. 23960-D, 23976-D.)
This product having been shipped in interstate commerce and remaining 
unsold and in the original packages, was at the time of examination found 
to be insect-infested.
On or about July 12 and September 7, 1938, the United States attorneys for 
the Eastern District of Louisiana and the Southern District of Texas, acting 
upon reports by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in their respective district 
courts libels praying seizure and condemnation of 9 cartons of candy at 
New Orleans, La., and 39 cartons at Houston, Tex.; alleging that the article 
had been shipped in interstate commerce by the Ucanco Candy Co., Davenport, 
Iowa, in part on or about March 7, 1938, and in part on or about May 17, 
1938; and charging adulteration in violation of the Food and. Drugs Act.
Adulteration was alleged in that the article consisted in whole or in part 
of a filthy vegetable substance.
On or about September 29 and October 18, 1938, no claimant having appeared, 
judgments of condemnation were entered and the product was ordered destroyed.
M. L. WILSON, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.