9391. Adulteration of dried red peppers.   U. S. v. 429 Bags of Dried Red Peppers.
Consent decree of condemnation.   Product ordered released under bond.
(F. D. C. No. 18864.   Sample No. 22090-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   January 16, 1946, Eastern District of Missouri.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about November 21, 1945, by the Pee Dee Pepper 
Growers, Inc., from Pamplico, S. C.
PRODUCT: 429 bags, each containing approximately 70 pounds, of dried red 
peppers at St. Louis, Mo.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted 
in whole or in part of a decomposed substance by reason of the presence of 
moldy peppers.
St. Louis, Mo., claimant, having consented to the entry of a decree, judgment 
of condemnation was entered and the product was ordered releasedjinder bond 
to be brought into compliance with the law, under the supervision of the Food 
and Drug Administration.