5248. Adulteration of black walnut kernels.   IT. S. v. 10 Cartons of Black Walnut
Kernels.    Consent decree of condemnation and destruction.     (F. D. C.
No. 9814.   Sample No. 43965-F.)
Inspection of the plant where this product was prepared showed the existence 
of insanitary conditions. Examination of the product showed the presence of 
Esch. coli, insect fragments, and hairs resembling rodent hairs.
On April 22, 1943, the United States attorney for the District of Kansas filed 
a libel against 10 35-pound cartons of black walnut kernels at Mission, Kans., 
alleging.that the article,had been shipped in interstate commerce on or about 
March 15, 1943, by the R. J. Muntzel Pecan Co., from Kansas City, Mo., to the 
place of business of the shipper at Mission, Kans.; and charging that it was adul- 
terated in that it consisted in whole or in part of filthy substances, and in that 
it had been prepared under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become 
contamiinated with filth. It was labeled in part: "Black Walnut Kernels, C. L. 
May, Bolivar, Mo."
On April 23, 1943, the R. J. Muntzel Pecan Co., claimant, having consented- to 
the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was entered and the product was 
ordered destroyed.