15071. Adulteration and misbranding of Chinese noodles.   U. S. v. 2 Cases
*    *    *.    (F. D. C. No. 25106.   Sample No. 36677-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   July 23,1948, District of Montana.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about June 10, 1948, by the Tsue Chong Co., from 
Seattle, Wash.
PRODUCT: 2 cases, each containing 10 5-pound packages, of Chinese noodles at 
Great Falls, Mont.
LABEL IN PART :   "Real Chinese Made   Rose Brand   Noodles."
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 rodent 
hairs and cat hairs; and, Section 402 (a) (4), it had been prepared under 
insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth. 
Misbranding, Section 403 (g) (1), the product fell below the definition and 
standard of identity for noodles since the total solids of the product contained 
less than 5.5 percent by weight of the solids of egg or egg yolk.
DISPOSITION: September 22, 1948. Default decree of condemnation and 
destruction.