19695. Adulteration of chilies.    U. S. v. 35 Bags * * * (and 1 other seizure
action). (F. D. C. Nos. 33541, 33551. Sample Nos. 36876-L to 36879-L, 
incl.)
LIBELS FILED :   August 26 and 27,1952, Eastern District of New York.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   At a time prior to August 26,1952, from Nigeria.
PRODUCT: Chilies. 120 bags, each containing 60 pounds, and 35 bags, each 
containing 100 pounds, at Brooklyn, N. Y.
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. 
The product was adulterated while held for sale after shipment in interstate 
commerce.
DISPOSITION : October 29, 1952. The libels having been consolidated, B. H. Old 
& Co., Inc., New York, N. Y., appeared as claimant and consented to the entry 
of a decree. Judgment of condemnation was entered, and the court ordered 
that the product be released under bond for salvaging. Of the 8,715 pounds 
which were seized, 8,000 pounds were salvaged and 715 pounds were destroyed.