30303. Adulteration of candy.    U. S. v. 23 Boxes of Candy.    Default decree of
condemnation and destruction.    (F. & D. No. 43855.    Sample No. 38254-D.)
This product, which had been shipped in interstate commerce and remained 
unsold and in the original packages, at the time of examination was found to be 
insect-infested.
On September 12, 1938, the United States attorney for the Eastern District of 
Texas, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the district 
court a libel praying seizure and condemnation of 23 boxes of candy at Port 
Arthur, Tex.; alleging that the article had been shipped on or about May 13, 
1938, by Keppel & Ruof, Inc., from Lancaster, Pa.; and charging adulteration 
in violation, of the Food and Drugs Act.
Adulteration was alleged in that the article consisted wholly or in part of a 
filthy vegetable substance.
On October 1, 1938, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation 
was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.
HARRY L. BEOWN, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.