17548. Adulteration of candy.   U. S. v. 7 Cases, etc.   (F. D. C. No, 30810.   Sample
Nos. 3955-L, 3956-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   February 20,1951, District of Maryland.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about January 10, 1951, by Lester Brown & Co., 
from Laureldale, Pa.
PRODUCT: 7 cases, each containing 12 boxes, of chocolate-covered rabbits, and 9 
cases, each containing 14 boxes, of chocolate-covered eggs at Baltimore, Md.
LABEL IN PART:    (BOX) "Susie Brown   120 Count   MM Rabbit [or "Egg"]."
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 
hair fragments and insect fragments; and, Section 402 (a) (4), it had been 
prepared under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contami- 
nated with filth.
DISPOSITION :   March 27,1951.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.