6773. Adulteration of pifi on nuts.    U.  S. v. 227 Bass of Pinon Nuts.    Consent
decree of condemnation.    Product ordered released under bond.     (F. D. C.
No. 11781.    Sample No. 53634-F.)
LIBEL FILED:   February 9, 1944, Southern District of California.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about December 24, 1943, by Gross, Kelly & Co., 
Inc., from Gallup, N. Mex.
PRODUCT: 227 bags, each containing approximately 83 pounds, of pinon nuts at 
Los Angeles, Calif.
VIOLATION CHARGED: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted in 
whole or in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of pellets resem- 
bling rabbit excreta.
DISPOSITION: February 25, 1944. Gonzalez & Blanco, Los Angeles, Calif., 
claimant, having admitted the allegations of the libel, judgment of condemnation 
was entered and the product was ordered released under bond to be brought 
into compliance with the law, under the supervision of the Food and Drug 
Administration.