8991. Adulteration of spices.   V. S. v. 1 Barrel of Ground Cloves, 1 Bag of Pickling
Spice, 1 Barrel of Ground Allspice, and 1 Barrel of Chili Peppers. De- 
fault decree of condemnation and destruction. (F. D. C. No. 15671. Sam- 
ple Nos. 26030-H to 26033-H, incl.)
LIBEL FILED :   March 27,1945, Northern District of Texas.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : Between the approximate dates of November 29,1943, and 
October 18,1944, by the David G. Evans Coffee Co., St. Louis, Mo.
PRODUCT: 1 150-pound barrel of ground cloves, 1 100-pound bag of pickling 
spice, 1 50-pound barrel of ground allspice, and 1 70-pound barrel of chili 
peppers at Amarillo, Tex.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the products consisted 
in whole or in part of filthy substances by reason of the presence of rodent hairs, 
rodent excreta, insects, insect fragments, beetles, and larvae.
DISPOSITION: May 15, 1945. No claimant having appeared, judgment of con- 
demnation was entered and the products were ordered destroyed.