11211. Adulteration of pickled sprats. U. S. v. 45 Cases * * *. (F. D. C. No. 16203. Sample No. 27255-H.) LIBEL FILED : May 19,1945, District of Idaho. ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about February 9, 1945, by the Oxenberg Fish Co., from Seattle, Wash. PRODUCT: 45 cases, each containing 24 5-ounce jars, of pickled sprats at Lewis- ton, Idaho. Examination showed that the product was undergoing active fer- mentation. LABEL, IN PART: "Delta Finest Imported Pickled Sprats * * * Delta Fish Preservators, Inc., Brooklyn, New York." NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (30, the article consisted in whole or in part of a decomposed substance. DISPOSITION : November 16,1945. Default decree of forfeiture. Product ordered destroyed or delivered to a charitable institution, for use as animal feed. The product was destroyed.