13188. Adulteration of dressed turkeys.    IT. S. v. 10 Boxes    *    *    *.     (F. D. C. No.
24169.    Sample No. 4009-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   December 4, 1947, District of Massachusetts.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about November 6, 1947, by the Utah Turkey Mar- 
keting Agency, from Salt Lake City, Utah.
PRODUCT: 10 boxes, containing approximately 1,040 pounds, of dressed turkeys 
at Boston, Mass.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted in 
whole or in part of a decomposed substance; and, Section 402 (a) (5), it was 
in whole or in part the product of a diseased animal. (Examination showed 
the presence of diseased and decomposed turkeys.)
DISPOSITION :   March 1, 1948.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.