259. Adulteration of apples.    U. S. v. 40 Bushels of Apples.    Default decree of
condemnation and destruction.     (F. D. C. No. 968.    Sample No. 79889-D.)
On November 3, 1939, the United States attorney for the Western District 
of Kentucky filed a libel against 40 bushels of apples at Louisville, Ky., alleging 
that the article had been transported in interstate commerce from Eau Claire, 
Mich., on or about October 31, 1939, via truck of Harold Cummings; and 
charging that it was adulterated in that it contained lead, a poisonous or 
deleterious ingredient, which might have rendered it harmful to health.
On December 13, 1939, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemna- 
tion was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.