16285. Adulteration of split peas (in bags).   U. S. v. 4 Bags   *   *   *.   (F. D. C.
No. 28948.   Sample No. 48783-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   April 4,1950, Middle District of Pennsylvania.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about December 16 and 21, 1949, from Marcellus 
FaUs, N. Y.
PRODUCT:   4   100-pound bags of split peas at Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
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 urine 
and rodent excreta; and, Section 402 (a) (4), it had been held under insani- 
tary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth. The 
product was adulterated while held for sale after shipment in interstate com- 
merce.
DISPOSITION :   May 16,1950.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.