14275. Adulteration of peKans.   U. S. v. 45 Bags    *    *    *.    (F. D. C. No. 26275
Sample No. 46211-K.)
LIBEL FILED:    January 17, 1949, Southern District of Illinois.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about December 20, 1948, by the Dothan Seed & Sup- 
ply Co., from Dothan, Ala.
PRODUCT:   45   100-pound bags of pecans at Granite City, Ill.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted in 
whole or in part of a decomposed substance by reason of the presence of de- 
composed pecans, and it was otherwise unfit for food by reason of the presence 
of shriveled peKans.
DISPOSITION: February 16, 1949. The Dothan Seed & Supply Co., claimant, 
having consentedjjto the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was en- 
tered and the product was ordered released under bond, conditioned that the 
nuts be shelled and that the unfit portion be destroyed.