22788. Adulteration of dried peaches.    V. S. v. 21 Boxes of Dried Peaches. 
Default decree of condemnation, forfeiture, and destruction.    (F.
& D. no. 32741.    Sample no. 68979-A.)
This case involved a shipment of dried peaches which were insect-infested.
On May 23, 1934, the United States attorney for the Middle District of Penn- 
sylvania, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the 
district court a libel praying seizure and condemnation of 21 boxes of dried 
peaches at Lewisburg, Pa., alleging that the article had been shipped in inter- 
state commerce on or about July 18, 1933, by Francis H. Leggett & Co., from 
New York, N. Y., and charging adulteration in violation of the Food and Drugs 
Act The article was labeled in part: "Magnolia Brand California Peaches 
Extra Choice Rosenberg Bros. & Co. California USA:"
It was alleged in the libel that the article was adulterated in that it consisted 
in whole or in part of a filthy vegetable substance.
On June 30,1934, 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.