2959. Adulteration of ointment.   U. S. v. 62,092 Tubes   *   *   *.    (F. D. C, No.
27942.   Sample No. 32825-K.)
LIBEL FILED :     October 28, 1949, Northern District of California.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : Between June 6, 1947, and May 13, 1949, from Cleveland,
Ohio.
PRODUCT: 62,092 1?-ounce tubes of ointment at Berkeley, Calif. Examina-
tion disclosed that a material proportion of the product was decomposed, as
evidenced by the dry and granular condition of the ointment, discoloration
of the ointment, and corrosion of the tubes.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 501 (a) (1), the article consisted in
whole or in part of a decomposed substance. The article was adulterated
while held for sale after shipment in interstate commerce.
DISPOSITION : December 20,1949. Default decree of condemnation and destruc-
tion.