20958. Adulteration of flour and unshelled walnuts.. U. S. v. 20 Bags, etc
(F. D. C. No. 35921.   Sample Nos. 19849-L, 19850-L.)
LIBEL FILED :    October 14, 1953, Southern District of Iowa.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about October 29, 1952, and prior to July 31, 1953, 
from Los Angeles, Calif., and Minneapolis, Minn.
PRODUCT: 20 50-pound bags of flour and 18 100-pound bags of unshelled 
walnuts at Ottumwa, Iowa, in possession of the Lagomarcino Grupe Co.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the articles consisted 
in whole or in part of filthy substances by reason of the presence of rodent 
Turine and
'insects; and, Section 402 (a) (4)1, the articles had been held under 
insanitary conditions whereby they may have become contaminated with 
filth. The articles were adulterated while held for sale after shipment in 
interstate commerce.
DISPOSITION : October 19, 1953. The Lagomarcino Grupe Co., claimant, having 
consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was entered and 
the court ordered that the products be released under bond for reconditioning 
under the supervision of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. 
The products were examined, with the result that all of the flour and 223 
pounds of the walnuts were found unfit and were denatured.
MISCELLANEOUS CEREALS