19269. Adulteration of dried pears.  U. S. v. 20 Cases * * *.   (F. D. C. No. 33216.
Sample No. 27278-L.) 
LIBEL FILED :    On or about April 29,1952, District of Maryland.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about April 1, 1952, by Rosenberg Bros. & Co., Inc., 
from Alameda, Calif.
PRODUCT:   20   25-pound cases of dried pears at Baltimore, Md.
LABEL IN PART :    "Iris Brand   California Dried Choice Halved Pears."
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, insects, insect parts, and insect excreta; and, Section 402 (a) (4), 
it had been prepared under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become 
contaminated with filth.
DISPOSITION:   June 4, 1952.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.