29386. Adulteration of candy. U. S. v. 31 Cartons of Candy. Default decree of 
condemnation and destruction.    (F. & D. No. 43054.    Sample No. 23868-D.)
This product was insect-infested.
On July 12, 1938, the United States attorney for the Southern District of 
Texas, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the dis- 
trict court a libel praying seizure and condemnation of 31 cartons of candy 
at Houston, Tex.; alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate 
commerce in part on or about April 7 and in part on or about May 1, 1937, 
by Sperry Candy Co. from Milwaukee, Wis.; and charging adulteration in 
violation of the Food and Drugs Act The article was labeled in part: "Sperry 
Candy Co. Milwaukee, Wis."
It was alleged to be adulterated in that it consisted wholly or in part of 
a filthy vegetable substance.
On September 9, 1938, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemna- 
tion was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.
HARRY L. BROWN, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.