15040. Adulteration of peanuts in shell.   U. S. v. 274 Cases   *   *   *.   (F. D. C.
No. 26220.   Sample No. 43547-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   December 15,1948, Southern District of Ohio.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about December 8, 1948, by the Lik-Em Peanut Co., 
from Indianapolis, Ind.
PRODUCT: 274 cases, each containing 12 1-pound bags, of peanuts in shell at 
Cincinnati, Ohio.
LABEL IN PART :    "Like-Em   Peanuts."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the article consisted in 
whole or in part of a decomposed substance by reason of the presence of de- 
composed and moldy peanuts.
DISPOSITION : February 16, 1949. Default decree of condemnation. The court 
ordered that the product be delivered to a charitable institution, for use as stock 
feed.