2735. Adulteration of canned peas and carrots.   XT. S. v. 20 Cases of Canned Peas
and Carrots.   Default decree of cohdenination and destruction.    (F. D. C.
No. 5775.   Sample No. 61365-E.)
Examination of this product showed that the peas contained weevils.
On September 20, 1941, the United States attorney for the District of Oregon 
filed a libel against 20 Cases of canned peas and carrots at Portland, Oreg., 
alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate commerce on or about 
August 16, 1941, by Nelson Packing Co. from San Francisco, Calif.; and 
charging that it was adulterated in that it consisted wholly or in part of a filthy 
substance. It was labeled in part: (Cans) "Dinette * * '* . Dried Sweet 
Peas and Diced Carrots." 
On November 7, 1941, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemna- 
tion was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.
Nos. 2736 and 2737 report the seizure and disposition of canned peas 
that fell below the standard of quality for canned peas because of excessive meali- 
ness, as evidenced by the fact that their alcohol-insoluble solids were more than 
23.5 percent, and they were not labeled to indicate that they were of substandard 
quality.