9044. Adulteration of candy.   U. S. v. 54 Boxes of Sweet Chocolate Bars.   Default
decree of condemnation and destruction. (F. D. C. No. 15686. Sample No. 
24310-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   March 24,1945, Eastern District of Louisiana.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about January 7,1944, by K. O. Kleppe and Company, 
from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
PRODUCT: 54 boxes, each containing 20 cartons of 25 6-ounce bars, of sweet 
chocolate at New Orleans, La.
LABEL IN PART: "Sweet Chocolate. Ingredients: Sugar and Chocolate. Prod- 
uct of Argentina   'La Perfection   Carlos Columbo."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the article consisted in 
whole or in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of larvae, insect 
excreta, and webbing.
DISPOSITION: February 15, 1946. No claimant having appeared, judgment of 
condemnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.