16390. Adulteration of pecan meats.   U. S. v. 2 Cases, etc.    (F. D. C. Nos. 28953,
28954.    Sample Nos. 58366-K, 71483-K.)
in whole or in part of a decomposed substance by reason of the presence of 
decomposed pecan meats, and it was otherwise unfit for food by reason of 
the presence of rancid pecan meats.
DISPOSITION : May 5, 1950. The Southern Pecan Shelling 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 segregat- 
ing, regrading, and removing of deleterious matter, under the supervision of 
the Food and Drug Administration. 437 pounds of the pecans were rejected 
and destroyed.