252. Adulteration  of tongue blades.     V.  S. v.  77 Packages of Tongue Blades.
Decree of condemnation and destruction. (F. D. C. No. 2181. Sample No.
10881-E.)
This product had been shipped in interstate commerce and was in interstate
status at the time of examination, at which time it was found to be contami-
nated with viable micro-organisms.
On June 10, 1940, the United States attorney for the Southern District of
New Tork filed a libel against 77 packages of tongue blades at New York, N. Y.,
alleging that on or about April 17, 1940, the article had been shipped in inter-
state commerce by the John H. Mulholland Co. from Milford, Del.; and charg-
ing that it was adulterated. The article was labeled in part: "250 Single-Pak
Tongue Blades."
It was alleged to be adulterated in that its purity fell below that which it
purported or was represented to possess, namely, "Sterilized."
On July 1, 1940, no claimant having appeared, a decree of condemnation
was entered and the articles were ordered destroyed.
PROPHYLACTICS
Nos. 253 to 275 report the seizure and disposition of prophylactics which
were defective because of the presence of holes.