15596. Adulteration of frozen shrimp.   U. S. v. 225 Cases   *   *   *.   (F. D. C
No. 27949.   Sample Nos. 49496-K, 49868-K.)
LIBEL FILED:   October 28, 1949, District of Colorado.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about September 27, 1949, by the L. A. Provision 
Co., from Los Angeles, Calif.
PRODUCT: 225 cases, each containing 12 12-ounce packages, of frozen shrimp 
at Denver, Colo.
LABEL, IN PART: "Gulf Princess Headless Shrimp Frozen Fresh Packers 
Rubenstein and Son Produce, Inc.   Dallas, Texas."
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 
decomposed shrimp.
DISPOSITION: November 22, 1949. The L. A. Provision Co., claimant, having 
consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was entered 
and the court ordered that the product be released under bond for segregation
and disposition of the unfit portion, under the supervision of the Federal 
Security Agency. A total of 464 pounds of the product was segregated as 
unfit and was denatured.
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