29820. Adulteration of black figs. tJ. S. v. 80 Cases of Dried Black Figs. Con- 
sent decree of condemnation and destruction. (F. & D. No. 44314. 
Sample No. 2030T-D.)
This product which had been shipped In interstate commerce and remained 
unsold and in the original packages at the time of examination, was found to 
be insect-Infested.
On November 12, 1938, the United States attorney for the District of Hawaii, 
acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed In the district court 
a libel praying seizure and condemnation of 80 cases of dried black figs at 
Honolulu, Hawaii; alleging that the article had been shipped on or about 
September 16, 1938, by Los Angeles Nut House from Los Angeles, Calif.; and 
charging adulteration in violation of the Food and Drugs Act
Adulteration was alleged in substance in that the article was infested with 
insects and was filthy and decomposed.
On November 12, 1938, the consignee having admitted the allegations of the 
libel and having consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation 
was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.
HARRY L. BEOWN, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.