13876. Adulteration of chili peppers.   U. S. v. 22 Bales, etc.   (F. D. C. No. 24987
Sample Nos. 30342-K, 30343-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   June 30, 1948, Southern District of California.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about January 20 and February 4,1947, from El Paso, 
Tex.
*See also No. 13860. 
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PRODUCT: 22 bales, each containing 220 pounds, and 119 sacks, each containing 
111 pounds, of chili peppers at Los Angeles, Calif.
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 insects. (The 
article was adulterated while held for sale after shipment in interstate com- 
merce.)
DISPOSITION: July 26, 1948. Commercial Commodities Co., Inc., Los Angeles, 
Calif., claimant, having consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of con- 
demnation was entered and the product was ordered released under bond, 
conditioned that the unfit portion be segregated and disposed of under the super- 
vision of the Food and Drug Administration. Of the 18,049 pounds that were 
seized, 8,789 pounds were destroyed.