29972. Adulteration of rye flour.    TT. S. v. 92 Sacks of Flour.    Default decree of
condemnation and destruction.    (F. & D. No. 44078.   Sample No. 32306-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 October 10, 1938, the United States attorney for the Northern District of 
Illinois, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the dis- 
trict court a libel praying seizure and condemnation of 92 sacks of flour at 
Chicago, Ill.; alleging that the article had been shipped on or about May 6, 
1938, by the New Richmond Roller Mills Co. from New Richmond, Wis.; and
charging adulteration in violation of the Food and Drugs Act The article 
was labeled in part: "Kerns Pure Medium Rye J B A Kern and Sons Mil- 
waukee Wis."
Adulteration was alleged in that the article consisted wholly or in part of 
a filthy vegetable substance.
On November 29, 1938, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemna- 
tion was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.
HARRY L. BROWN, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.