16989. Adulteration of shelled peanuts.   U. S. v. 569 Bags   *   *    *.    (F. D. C
No. 29982.   Sample Nos. 50896-K, 50898-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   November 7, 1950, Western District of Washington.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about September 23, 1950, by Portales Valley Mills, 
Inc., from Portales, N. Mex.
whole or in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of insects and
insect-damaged nuts.
DISPOSITION: November 15, 1950. The Pacific Food Products Co., Seattle, 
Wash., claimant, having consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of con- 
demnation was entered and the court ordered that the product be released 
under bond for segregation, under the supervision of the Federal Security 
Agency. The segregation operations resulted in the release of 527 bags of the 
product as fit for human consumption, the denaturing of 19 bags for use as 
hog feed, and the destruction of 23 bags.