6329. Adulteration of fig paste.    U. S. v. 780 Cartons of Fig Paste (and 2 other
seizure actions against fig paste). Consent decrees of condemnation. 
Product ordered released under bond. (F. D. C. Nos. 10688, 12336, 12337. 
Sample Nos. 33979-F, 70483-F, 70495-F, 70496-F.)
LIBELS FILED: On or about September 7, 1943, and May 16, 1944, Western 
District of New York and District of Oregon.
"Blended White Fig Paste   Packed by Cured Fruit Association of California
San Francisco, Calif." 
VIOLATIONS CHARGED:   Adulteration, Section 402 (a)   (3), the article consisted
in whole or in part of a filthy substance by 'reason of the presence of larvae,
cast skins, insect fragments, and larva fragments.
DISPOSITION: October 8, 1943, and August 4, 1944. The United Biscuit Co. 
of America having appeared as claimant for the lot at Buffalo, and the Bonner 
Packing Co. of Fresno, Calif., having appeared as claimant for the remaining 
lots, judgments of condemnation were entered and the product was ordered 
released under bond, the Buffalo lot to be reconditioned by segregating the 
good from the bad portion, and the Portland lots to be used for distillation, 
under the supervision of an employee designated by the Federal Security 
Administrator.