15334. Adulteration of frozen strawberries, frozen sliced peaches, frozen crushed
pineapple, frozen blackberries, and chocolate coating.   U. S. v. 15 Cans, 
etc.    (F. D. C. No. 27769.    Sample Nos. 11761-K, 56156-K, 56158-K to
56160-K,incl.)
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LIBEL FILED :   August 17,1949, District of Connecticut.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : The frozen fruits were shipped on or about January 29, 
July 10, and October 7, 1946, and July 17, 1947, and the chocolate coating was 
shipped on or about January 9, February 4, and March 4,1948.
each containing 30 pounds, of frozen sliced peaches; 27 cartons, each contain- 
ing 1 30-pound can, of frozen crushed pineapple; 26 cartons; each containing 
1 25-pound can, of frozen blackberries; and 3 cartons, each containing 50 
pounds, of chocolate coating, and 25 pounds of unwrapped chocolate coating at 
Bridgeport, Conn. The chocolate coating was stored under insanitary condi- 
tions in the possession of Henry Bresky & Sons.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Frozen fruits. Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the 
products consisted in whole or in part of decomposed substances.
Chocolate coating. Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted 
in whole or in part of a filthy substance by reason of being rodent-gnawed; and, 
Section 402 (a) (4), it had been held under insanitary conditions whereby it 
may have become contaminated with filth.
The products were adulterated while held for sale after shipment in inter- 
state commerce.
DISPOSITION : November 15, 1949. Default decree of condemnation and 
destruction.