13750. Adulteration of macaroni products. U. S. v. 6 Cases, etc. (F. D. C. No. 
25150.    Samples Nos. 23305-K to 23313-K, incl.)
LIBEL FILED :   July 30, 1948, Southern District of Texas.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about September 10 and December 11, 1947, and 
January 15 and April 19, 1948, from Kansas City, Mo.
PRODUCT: 367 cases, each containing 24 packages, of macaroni products at 
Houston, Tex.   The packages were in 8-, 10-, 12-, and 16-ounee sizes.
NATURE OF CHARGE: The articles were adulterated while held for sale after 
shipment in interstate commerce under Section 402 (a) (3), in that they con- 
sisted in whole or in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of 
insects.
DISPOSITION : September 20,1948. The American Beauty Macaroni Co., Kansas 
City, Mo., the sole intervener, having withdrawn its appearance, judgment 
of condemnation was entered and the products were ordered denatured and 
delivered to public welfare institutions, for use as stock feed.