25479. Adulteration of Brazil nuts.    V. S. TV 1CMJ Baskets of Brazil Huts.    Con¬
sent deeree of condemnation. Product released under bond for segre- 
gation and destruction of unfit portion. (IT. & D. no. 36722. Sample no. 
'52022-B.)
This case Involved a shipment of Brazil nuts "which were in part wormy, 
moldy, and decomposed.
On December 6, 1935, the United States attorney for the Western District of 
Pennsylvania, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in 
the district court a libel praying seizure and condemnation of 106 baskets 
of Brazil nuts at Pittsburgh, Pa., alleging that the article had been shipped in 
interstate commerce on or about October 31, 1935\ by the General Food Sales 
Co., Inc., from Hoboken N. J., and charging adulteration in violation of the 
Food and Drugs Act. The article was labeled in part: "King Cole Jumbo Brite 
Brazil Nuts."
The article was alleged to be adulterated in that it consisted in part of a 
filthy and decomposed vegetable substance.
On December 17, 1935, the General Foods Sales Co., Inc., claimant, having 
admitted the allegations &1 the libel and having consented to the entry of a 
decree, judgment of condemnation was entered and it was ordered that the 
product be released under bond, conditioned that the unfit portion be segre- 
gated and destroyed,
M. L. WILSONS, Aettog: Secretary of Agriculture.