2534. Adulteration of candy.    IT.  S. v. 47 Cartons of Candy.    Default decree of
condemnation and destruction. (F. D. C. No. 4907. Sample Nos. 62604-E 
to 62609-E, incl.)
On June 11, 1941, the United States attorney for the Eastern District of 
Michigan filed a libel against 47 cartons, each containing 100 bars, of candy at 
Detroit, Mich., alleging that'the article had been.shipped in interstate commerce 
on or about May 3, 14, and 16, 1941, by R. L. Stiles Co. from Stoneham, Mass.; 
and charging that it was adulterated in that it consisted wholly or in part of a 
filthy, substance, and in that it had been prepared under insanitary conditions 
whereby it might have become contaminated with filth. The product was labeled 
in part: (Bars) "Stiles Chocolate Covered Peanut Chew," "Stiles Old Tom 5c a 
Rum Flavor Chocolate Covered," "Stiles Brazilian Creme Caramel," or "Stiles 
Fruit Royal Chocolate Covered 5c."
On August 7, 1941, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation 
was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.