6928. Adulteration of apples. U. S. v. 22 Baskets of Apples. Default decree of 
condemnation.    Produet ordered delivered to a charitable organization.
(F. D. C. No. 13865.   Sample No. 72192-F.)
LIBEL FILED:    September 11, 1944, Eastern District of Missouri.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about September 11, 1944, by Pearl Kroeschel, from 
Batchtown, Ill.
PRODUCT:    22    1-bushel baskets of apples at St. Louis, Mo. 
LABEL IN PART:   "Jonathan."
VIOLATION CHARGED: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (1), the product contained 
lead, which may have rendered it injurious to health.
DISPOSITION: November 2, 1944. No claimant having appeared, judgment of 
condemnation was entered and the product was ordered delivered to a charitable 
organization, conditioned that the apples be peeled and all peelings and cores 
destroyed under the supervision of the Food and Drug Administration, so that 
the product would be fit for use as food.