11051. Adulteration of canned black eyed peas.   U. S. v. 600 Cases    *    *    *    (and
1 other seizure action).    (F. D. C. Nos. 19345, 19586.   Sample Nos. 47140-H, 
47534-H.)
LIBELS FILED :   March 19 and April 5, 1946, District of Colorado. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT:   On or about February 14 and 16, 1946, by the Norfolk 
Packing Co., from Plattsmouth, Nebr.
PRODUCT: 786 cases, each containing 24 1-pound, 4-ounce cans, of black eyed 
peas at Denver, Colo.
LABEL IN PART :   "Finest Brand   Black Eyed Peas."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (b) (2), stones had been sub- 
stituted in whole or in part for black eyed peas; and, Section 402 (b) (4), 
stones had been packed with the article so as to reduce its quality.
DISPOSITION: July 1, 1946. No claimant having appeared, judgments of con- 
demnation were entered and the product was ordered delivered to charitable 
institutions. The officials of the institutions were informed of the nature of 
the adulteration and were warned to carefully examine the product.