5077. Adulteration of pecan meats.    U. S. v.  12 Cases of Pecan Meats.    Default decree of
condemnation and destruction.    (F. D. C. No. 9515.    Sample No. 12945-F.)
On March. 11, 1943, the United States attorney for the Eastern District of Wash- 
ington filed a libel against 12 60-pound cases of walnut meats, at Spokane, Wash., 
alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate, commerce on or about June 
13,1942, by the L. R. Stone Co. from Los Angeles, Calif.; and charging that it was 
adulterated in that it consisted wholly or in part of filthy' substances. The article 
was; labeled in part:  "Bargain Pecan Pieces." ' 
On July 8, 1943, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation* was en- 
tered and the product was ordered destroyed.