23381. Adulteration of apples. IT. S. v. 240 Bushel Baskets of Apples. De- 
cree of condemnation and forfeiture. Product released under 
bond.     (F. & D. no. 34247.     Sample no. 17898-B.)
Examination of the apples involved in this case showed the presence of 
arsenic and lead.
On October 16, 1934, the United States attorney for the Eastern District 
of Pennsylvania, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed ( 
in the district court a libel praying seizure and condemnation of 240 baskets 
of apples at Philadelphia, Pa., alleging that the article had been shipped in
interstate commerce, on or about October 15, 1934, by the Indian Swan Orchard 
Co., from Selbyville, Del., and charging adulteration in violation of the Food 
and Drugs Act. The article was labeled in part: " Indian Swan Fruits Grown 
by Indian Swan Orchard Co., Selbyville, Del."
The article was alleged to be adulterated in that it contained added poison- 
ous or deleterious ingredients, arsenic and lead, which might have rendered 
it harmful to health.
On October 31, 1934, Brant & Hudson, Philadelphia, Pa., having appeared 
as claimant, judgment of condemnation was entered and it was ordered that 
the product be released under bond, conditioned that it should not be disposed 
of contrary to the Federal Food and Drugs Act, and all other laws.
M. L. WILSON, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.