9757. Adulteration of artichoke pulp. F. S. v. 397 Cases of Axtiehoke Pulp. Consent decree of condemnation. Product ordered released under bond. (F. D. C. No. 16697. Sample No. 29789-H.) LIBEL FILED : July 12,1945, District of Massachusetts. ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about June 27, 1945, by the San Martin Canning Co., from San Martin, Calif. PRODUCT: 397 cases, each containing 6 cans, of artichoke pulp at Boston, Mass. Examination showed that the article had undergone chemical decomposition. LABEL, IN PART : (Portion of cans) "Pony Brand Artichoke Cream Pulp Con- tents 6 Pounds 4 Oz. Packed By Bottled Pure Juice Co., Campbell, Calif." The remainder of the cans were unlabeled. NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the article consisted in whole or in part of a decomposed substance. DISPOSITION: July 31, 1945. Musolino, Leone Co., Boston, Mass., claimant, having consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was en- tered and the product was ordered released under bond, conditioned that the unfit portion be segregated and destroyed under the supervision of the Federal Security Agency.