5548. Adulteration of Mack walnut kernels.    TT. S. v. 107 Barrels and 8 Barrels
of Black Walnut Kernels. Consent decree of condemnation. Product 
ordered released under bond to be segregated to eonform with the law.
(F. D. C. Nos. 10531, 10718.    Sample Nos. 42574-F, 55503-F.)
Examination showed that a portion of this article, contained larvae, insect 
excreta, and webbing, and that the remainder contained larvae, pupae, moths, 
and webbing.
On September 3 and 11, 1943, the United States attorney for the Western Dis- 
trict of Washington filed libels against 107 barrels and 8 barrels of black walnut 
kernels .at Seattle and Tacoma, Wash., respectively, alleging that the articles 
had been shipped in interstate commerce on or about July 31, 1943, from Chico, 
/ Calif., by the Continental Nut Co.; and chargiHg that they were adulterated in 
that they consisted in whole or in part of filthy substances. The articles were 
labeled in part: "Blue Ribbon Brand California Black Walnut Kernels."    ;     .
On October 16, 1943, the libel proceedings having been consolidated and the 
Continental Nut Co., claimant, having consented to the entry of a decree, judgr 
dent of condemnation was entered and the product was ordered released under 
bond for segregation under the supervision of the Food and Drug Administration 
so that it would conf or to the law.