20788. Adulteration and misbranding of chili peppers.   U. S. v. 163 Bags, etc.
(F. D. C. Nos. 34991, 34992.   Sample Nos. 39767-L, 39768-L.)
having been offered for entry into the United States and found to be adul- 
terated, it was exported to Mexico where it was repacked and reshipped to the 
United States.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the article consisted in 
whole or in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of insect- 
infested chili peppers, and of a decomposed substance by reason of the pres- 
ence of moldy chili peppers.
Misbranding, Section 403 (a), the label statement "Product of Mexico" was 
false and misleading as applied to the article, which was not produced in 
Mexico.
DISPOSITION: February 5, 1954. Herbert Hischemoeller, Los Angeles, Calif., 
claimant, having consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemna- 
tion was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.