2260. Adulteration of dried apricots.    XI. S. v. 50 Cases of Dried Apricots.    De¬
fault decree of condemnation-and destruction.     (F. D. C. No. 5330.     Sample 
No. 22639-E.)
Examination of this product disclosed the presence of rodent hairs and excreta 
as well as insect infestation.
On August 7, 1941, the United States attorney for the Eastern District of 
Pennsylvania filed a libel against 50 cases, each containing 25 pounds, of dried 
apricots at Philadelphia, Pa., alleging that the article had been shipped on or 
about August [July] 7, 1941, by Port of Stockton from Stockton, Calif.; and 
charging that it was adulterated in that it consisted in whole or in part of a 
filthy substance. The article was labeled in part: "Alma Brand Northern Tifton 
Slabs Apricots Puceinelli Packing Co," Turlock California." 
;¦ Oh September 8, 1941, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation 
was enteredand the product was ordereddestroyed.