683. Adulteration of candy.    TJ. S. v. 130 Boxes of Chocolate Rabbits.    Default
decree   of   condemnation   and  destruction.      (F.   D.   C.  No.   1699.     Sample 
No. 13113-B.)
Examination showed that this product contained rodent hairs and that it 
had been prepared under insanitary conditions. The candy pieces, shaped like 
a rabbit's head, each contained two marbles for eyes.
On March 23, 1940, the United States attorney for the Eastern District of 
Washington filed a libel against 130 boxes of chocolate rabbits at Spokane, 
Wash., alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate commerce on 
or about February 14, 1940, by the Chicago Candy Co. from Chicago, Ill; 
and charging that it was adulterated. It was labeled in part: "Beich Choco- 
late M. M. Rabbits and Marbles * * * Manufactured by Paul F. Beich 
Co., Bloomington-Chicago, Ill."
The article was alleged to be adulterated in that it consisted wholly or in 
part of a filthy substance; in that it had been prepared under insanitary con- 
ditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth; and in that it 
was confectionery and bore or contained nonnutritive articles or substances, 
namely, small marbles, partially imbedded.
On April 29, 1940, no claimant having appeared, a decree of condemnation 
was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.