2810. Adulteration of candy.     U. S. v. 40 Cases and 50 Cases of Candy.     Default
decrees of condemnation and destruction.     (F. D. C. Nos. 5311, 5343.   Sample 
Nos. 59006-E, 69595-E.)
Examination showed that this product contained rodent hairs and insect frag- 
ments.
On August 4 and 11, 1941, the United States attorneys for the District of 
Columbia and the District of New Jersey filed libels against 40 cases each con- 
taining 24 bags of candy at Washington, D. C, and 50 cases.each containing 24 
bags of candy at Newark, N. J., alleging that the article had been shipped on or 
about July 16 and 25, 1941, by the Washington Candy Co. from Washington 
Court House, Ohio; and charging that it was adulterated. It was labeled in part: 
(Bags) "Anise [or "Caramel," "Cinnamon," "Molasses," or "Mint"] Puffs"; 
"Orange [or "Mint"] Tarts" ; or "Boosterettes."
The article was alleged to be adulterated in that it consisted in whole or in 
part of a filthy substance.. The portion of the product seized at Newark was 
alleged to be adulterated further in that it had been prepared under insanitary 
conditions whereby it might have become contaminated with filth.
On August 27 and November 19, 1941, no claimant having appeared, judgments 
of condemnation were entered and the product was ordered destroyed.