5982. Adulteration of pifion nuts.   V. S. v. 900 Sacks of Pinion Nuts.   Decree of , 
condemnation.   Product ordered released under bond for cleaning.    (F. D. I
C. Nos. 11862, 11865,11866.   Sample No. 39661-F.)
LIBEL FILED :   February 18,1944, Southern District of California.
Tri-State Brokerage Co., from Albuquerque, N. Mex., and by the Gallup Mer- 
cantile Co., and Jack Hill from Gallup, N. Mex.
PRODUCT: 900 sacks, each containing approximately 80 pounds, of pinon nuts.
VIOLATION CHARGED: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted in 
whole or in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence in it of rodent 
and other animal excreta, stones, stems, and pine needles.
DISPOSITION: March 20, 1944. The Los Angeles Nut House, claimant, having 
admitted the allegations of the libel, judgment of condemnation was entered 
and the product was ordered released under bond for cleaning and removal of 
the extraneous substances, under the supervision of the Food & Drug Adminis- 
tration.