13687. Adulteration and misbranding of shredded coconut.    U. S. v. 11 Cartons
l^Zr. *     (and 3 other seizure actions).     (F. D. C. Nos. 23637, 23662, 2B668, 
23670.    Sample Nos. 55235H, 55238-H, 55533-H, 85712-H.)
LIBELS FILED : August 18. 27, and 29. and September 2, 1947, Southern District 
of Georgia, District of Columbia, and Western District of North Carolina.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about June 4, 9, and 23, 1947, bv the Export Sales 
Corp., from Miami, Fla.
PRODUCT: Shredded coconut. 11 20-pound cartons and 2 boxes containing a 
total of 26 pounds at Augusta, Ga.. 5 20-pound cartons at Washington, D. C, 
and 5   20-pound cartons at Statesville, N. C.
LABEL IN PART :    "Cuban Coconut Co., S. A.    *    *    *   Havana-Cuba."
NATURE OF CHARGE :    Adulteration, Section 402 (b) (2), a mixture of granulated
sugar (approximately 70 percent), dried grated coconut, and salt had been
substituted in whole or in part for coconut, which the product was represented
to be. 
Misbranding, Section 403 (b), a mixture of granulated sugar, dried grated
coconut, and salt was offered for sale under the name of another food, coconut. 
DISPOSITION :    October 2 and 20, 1947, and August 16, 1948.   Default decrees of
condemnation and destruction.
POULTRY