493. Adulteration of candy.    U. S. v. 4 Cartons of Mello Mint Puffs and 8 Cartons
of   Melo-O   BKans.     Default   decree   of   condemnation   and   destruction.
(F. D. C. No. 1350.    Sample Nos. 78460-D, 78462-D.)
Samples of this product were found to contain rodent hairs.
On or about January 20, 1940, the United States attorney for the Southern 
District of West Virginia filed a libel against 12 cartons of candy at Ron- 
ceverte, W. Va., alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate com- 
merce on or about September 12, 1939, by Harris-Woodson Co., Inc., from 
Lynchburg, Va.; and charging that it was adulterated in that it contained 
rodent hairs and was otherwise unfit for food. It was labeled in part: 
"Melco Sealed Candy" or "Melco Fine Confections."
On February 15, 1940, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condem- 
nation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.