9474. Adulteration of butter. U. S. v. 14 Boxes (630 pounds) of Butter. Decree of condemnation. Product ordered released, under bond. (F. D. C. No. 18457. Sample No. 52504-H.) LIBEL FILED: October 4, 1945, Eastern District of Kentucky. ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about October 1, 1945, by the Tri-State Butter Co., from Cincinnati, Ohio. PRODUCT: 14 45-pound boxes of butter at Newport, Ky. Examination -showed that the butter contained mold, which indicated that it Vas made from decomposed cream. LABEL IN PART : "Rich Pasture Creamery Butter." NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted in whole or in part of a decomposed substance. DISPOSITION: November 15, 1945. The Tr4 State Butter 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 com- pliance with the law, under the supervision of the Food and Drug Administra- tion. The product was converted into butter oil.