12598. Adulteration of mayonnaise and sandwich spread.   U. S. v. 188 Cases, etc.
(F. D. C. No. 23340.   Sample Nos. 75734-H to 75736-H, incl.)
LIBEL FILED :   July 8, 1947, Northern District of California.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about April 15, 1947, by the Central Pacific Co., 
from Honolulu, Hawaii.    This was a return shipment.
PRODUCT: 47 cases, containing a total of approximately 1,638 half-pint jars, 
123 cases, each containing 12 1-pint jars, and 18 cases, each containing 
20 1-pint jars, of mayonnaise; and 7 cases, each containing 48 half-pint 
jars, of sandwich spread, at San Francisco, Calif. Examination showed that 
the products were rancid. 
LABEL IN PART : "Tastee Mayonnaise," or "Tastee Sandwich Spread." 
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the articles consisted 
in whole or in part of decomposed substances.
DISPOSITION: September 9, 1947. Default decree of condemnation and 
destruction. 
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