13240. Adulteration of popcorn.    U. S. v. 83 Cases-  *    *    *.    (F. D. C. No. 22478.
Sample No. 50858-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   February 6,1947, District of Minnesota.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about March 25, 1946, by the Rustic Glen Foods, 
from Joliet, Ill.
PRODUCT:   83  cases,  each containing 24    10-ounce packages,  of popcorn  at
Minneapolis, Minn. 
LABEL IN PART :    "Rtistic Glen Brand Popcorn." 
NATURE OF CHARGE:   Adulteration, Section 402 (a)   (3), the product consisted
in whole or in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of rodent
excreta, rodent-gnawed kernels, and weevils. 
DISPOSITION:    March 27, 1947.   Default decree of condemnation.    The product
was ordered denatured, for use as animal feed, under the supervision of the
Food and Drug Administration, or destroyed.
CHOCOLATE AND CONFECTIONERY