7689. Adulteration of pecan halves.    U. S. v. 7 Cartons of Pecan Halves.    Decree
of condemnation.    Product ordered released under bond.     (F. D. C. No.
14645.    Sample No. 78375-F.)
LIBEL FILED :   December 11,1944, Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   On or about October 31, 1944, by the Orangeburg Pecan Co.,
from Orangeburg, S. C. 
PRODUCT:   7   60-pound cartons of pecan halves, at Philadelphia, Pa. 
LABEL IN PART:    (Cartons) "Fancy Stuart Halves   Fancy   Perishable."
VIOLATION CHARGED: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted 
in whole or in part of a decomposed substance by reason of the presence of 
moldy nuts.
DISPOSITION : December 20, 1944. The Orangeburg Pecan Co., 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. The 
nuts were sorted and the unfit portion was destroyed,