5067. Adulteration of black walnut kernels.   V. S. v. 22 Cases of Black Walnut kernels.   De¬
cree, of   condemnation.    Product   ordered   released   under   bond   for  reconditioning.
,;. (F. D. C. No. 9252.   Sample No. 5871-F.) .
On January 29, 1943, the United States attorney for the Western District of Ten- 
nessee filed a libel against 22 cases, each containing 35 pounds, of black walnut ker- 
nels at Memphis, Tenn., alleging that the .¦.article had been shipped in interstate com- 
merce on or about December 10, 1942, by the Mullins Produce Co. from West Plains, 
Mo, |s and charging that it was adulterated in that it consisted wholly or in part of 
filthy substances, and in that it had been prepared under insanitary conditions.
On June 9, 1943, Alvin Mullins having appeared as claimant and having admitted 
the allegations of the libel, judgment of condemnation was entered and the product 
was: ordered released under bond for reconditioning .by: washing, cleaning,n and 
pasteurizing, under the supervision of theFood and Drug Administration.