18470. Adulteration of dried apricots.   U. S. v. 73 Cases    *    *   *.    (F. D. C.
No. 32899.    Sample No. 16345-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   March 21, 1952, District of Nebraska.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about January 30, 1952, by Rosenberg Bros. & Co., 
Inc., from Santa Clara, Calif.
PRODUCT: 73 cases, each containing 24 1-pound packages, of dried apricots at 
Omaha, Nebr.
LABEL IN PART :    "Iris Brand."
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 insects, 
insect excreta, and insect parts; and, Section 402 (a) (4), it had been pre- 
pared under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated 
with filth.
DISPOSITION :    April 23, 1952.    Default decree of condemnation and destruction.