6328. Adulteration of fig jam.   V. S. v. 137 Cases of Fig Jam (and 2 other seizure
actions against fig jam). Decree of condemnation. Product ordered 
released under bond to be used in -wine or brandy making.     (F. D. C.
Nos. 11166 to 11168, incl.   Sample Nos. 50471-F, 50472-F.)
LIBEL FILED :   November 23,1943, Eastern District of Pennsylvania.,
ALLEGED SHIPMENTS : On or about September 29, 1943, by the Beckwith Fig Co. 
from Alameda, Calif.
PRODUCT: 415 cases, each containing 6 No. 10 jars, of fig. jam at Philadelphia, Pa. 
Examination showed that the product was fermented.
LABEL IN PART: (Jars) "Tux brand Fancy Kasota Fig Jam * * * Dis- 
tributed by George B. Vrooman, Inc. Philadelphia, Penna.," or "Parke's Brand 
* * * .Fancy Kasota Fig Jam * * * L. H. Parke Company Distributors 
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Penna."
VIOLATION CHARGED: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted 
in whole or in part of a decomposed substance.
DISPOSITION : February 17, 1944. The cases having been consolidated and the 
Beckwith Fig Co. having appeared as claimant, judgment of condemnation was 
entered and the product was ordered released under bond to be sold for use in 
wine or brandy making, under the supervision of the Food and Drug Adminis- 
tration.