18908. Adulteration of flour.   U. S. v. 13 Bags, etc.   (F. D. C. No. 32934.   Sample
Nos. 48561-L, 48562-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   April 2,1952, Southern District of Iowa.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   On or about January 3,1952, from Kansas City, Mo.
PRODUCT:- Flour. 13 50-pound bags and 94 25-pound bags at Burlington, 
Iowa, in possession of the Benner Tea 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 urine; 
and, Section 402 (a) (4), it had been held under insanitary conditions whereby 
it may have become contaminated with filth. The product was adulterated 
while held for sale after shipment in interstate commerce.
DISPOSITION : April 24, 1952. The Benner Tea Co., claimant, having consented 
to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was entered and the court 
ordered that the product be released under bond to be brought into compliance 
with the law, under the supervision of the Food and Drug Administration. 
Approximately 350 pounds of the flour was denatured for use as animal feed.
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