7486. Adulteration of peanuts.    U. S. v. 255 Bags and 20 Bags of Peanuts.    Con¬
sent  decree  of  condemnation.    Product  ordered  released under  bond.
(F. D. C. Nos. 13913, 13914.    Sample Nos. 96304-F, 96805-F.)
LIBELS FILED :   October 12,1944, Northern District of Illinois.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT:   On or about October 26, 1943, by the Dothan Oil Mill Co.,
from Dothan, Ala. 
PRODUCT:   275 bags, each containing approximately 100 pounds, of peanuts at
Chicago, Ill. 
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 larvae,
cocoons, insect excreta, and decomposed peanuts. 
DISPOSITION :  December 14,1944.   The Lion Specialty Co., Chicago, Ill., claimant,
having admitted the facts in the libels, and the cases having been consolidated,
judgment of condemnation was entered and the product was ordered released /
under bond to be cleaned and pasteurized under the supervision of the Food and  
Drug Administration.