30860. Adulteration of dried peaches and dried prunes.    U. S. v. 100 Boxes of
Peaches and 53 Boxes of Prunes. Default decrees of condemnation 
and destruction. (F. & D. Nos. 45261, 45262. Sample Nos. 30726-D, 
40966-D.)
These products had been shipped in interstate commerce and remained 
unsold and in the original packages. At the time of examination they were 
found to be insect-infested.
On May 5, 1939, the United States attorney for the Northern District of 
Texas, acting upon reports by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the district 
court libels praying seizure and condemnation of 100 boxes of dried peaches 
and 53 boxes of dried prunes at Big Spring, Tex.; alleging that the articles 
had been shipped on or about October 9, 1937, by California Prune & Apricot 
Growers Association from Hanford, Calif; and charging adulteration in viola- 
tion of the Food and Drugs Act. The articles were labeled in part: "California 
Fruits Golden Glow Brand Peaches [or "Prunes"] Packed by California Prune 
& Apricot Growers Assn. San Jose, California."
They were alleged to be adulterated in that they consisted wholly or in part 
of filthy vegetable substances.
On August 16, 1939, no claimant having appeared, judgments of condemna- 
tion were entered and the products were ordered destroyed.
M. L. WILSON, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.