24190. Frozen turkeys.    (F. D. C. No. 40541.    S. No. 69-389 M.)
QUANTITY : 277 ctns., each containing 1 turkey each, wrapped in a plastic bag at 
Philadelphia, Pa.
SHIPPED :    7-10-57, from Alhambra, Calif.
RESULTS OP INVESTIGATION : Examination showed that the article consisted of a 
portion of a truckload of frozen turkeys which had become stalled in a flood 
while in transit. The flood water rose to the top of the 2 bottom layers of 
cartons in the truck, penetrated them, and, in many instances, penetrated the 
plastic coverings.
LIBELED :    7-31-57, E. Dist. Pa.
CHARGE : 402 (a) (4)—while in interstate commerce, the article was held under 
insanitary conditions.
DISPOSITION: 8-19-57. Consent—claimed by J. Manaster Co., Chicago, Ill. 
Segregated; 21 turkeys weighing a total of 548 lbs. 15 ozs. were found unfit.
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