21309. Adulteration of tullibees.    V. S. v.  16 Boxes of Tullibees.    Default
decree of condemnation, forfeiture, and destruction.     (F. & D. no.
30634.    Sample no. 35444-A.)
This case involved an interstate shipment of tullibees that were infested with 
worms.
On May 20, 1933, the United States attorney for the Northern District of 
Illinois, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the dis- 
trict court a libel praying seizure and condemnation of 16 boxes of tullibees at 
Chicago, Ill., alleging that the article had been shipped on or about May 17, 
3933, by L. W. Moyer, from Warroad, Minn., and charging adulteration in vio- 
lation of the Food and Drugs Act. The article was labeled in part: (Tag) 
"From L. W. Moyer, Warroad, Minn."
It was alleged in the libel that the article was adulterated in that it con- 
sisted in part of a decomposed, filthy, and putrid animal substance. Adultera- 
tion was alleged for the further reason that the article consisted of portions 
of animals unfit for food.
On July 14, 1933, no claimant having appeared for the property, judgment 
of condemnation and forfeiture was entered, and it was ordered by the court 
that the product be destroyed by the United States marshal.
M. L. WILSON, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.