17295. Adulteration of walnut meats.   U. S. v. 38 Cases    *    *    *    (and 1 other
seizure action).    (F. D. C. Nos. 30152, 30168.    Sample Nos. 91177-K, 
91179-K.)
LIBELS FILED :    November 22 and 28, 1950, District of Minnesota.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about October 3 and 16, 1950, by the Pan American 
Foods Co., from New York, N. Y.
PRODUCT: 38 55-pound cases of walnut halves and 38 55-pound cases of wal- 
nut quarters at Minneapolis. Minn.
in whole or in part of a decomposed substance by reason of the presence of 
moldy and decomposed walnuts.
DISPOSITION: December 16, 1950. -The Pan American Foods Co., a New York 
corporation, claimant, having consented to the entry of decrees, judgments of 
condemnation were entered and the court ordered that the product be released 
under bond for reconditioning or destruction, under the supervision of the 
Food and Drug Administration. Reconditioning was unsuccessful, and the 
product was destroyed.