17203. Adulteration of coffee sweepings.   U. S. v. 7 Bags   *    *    *.    (F. D. C.
No. 28707.    Sample No. 56713-K.)
LIBEL FILED :    February 10,1950, Eastern District of New York..
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about September 27, 1949, from various foreign 
countries.
PRODUCT:   7 bags of coffee sweepings at Brooklyn, N. Y. 
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NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the article was filthy 
and unfit for food by reason of the presence of dirt, shreds of tobacco, wood 
splinters, stones, and other extraneous material. The article was adulterated 
while held for sale after shipment in interstate commerce.
DISPOSITION: February 14, 1951. Default decree of condemnation and de- 
struction.
*See also No. 17238.