17657. Adulteration of flour.   U. S. v. 43 Bags   *    *    *.    (F. D. C. No. 31035.
Sample No. 13712-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   May 7,1951, District of Wyoming.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   On or about March 12,1951, from Omaha, Nebr.
PRODUCT: 43 50-pound bags of flour at Laramie, Wyo., in possession of the 
Pacific Fruit & Produce Co.
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 
excreta pellets and rodent urine; and Section 402 (a) (4), it had been held 
under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with 
filth. The product was stored under insanitary conditions after shipment 
in interstate commerce.
DISPOSITION :   May 18, 1951.   Consent decree of condemnation and destruction.