6555. Adulteration of black walnut meats.    IT. S. v. 9 Cases of Black Walnut
Kernels.    Decree   of   condemnation.    Product   ordered   released   under 
bond.     (F, D. C. No. 11656.    Sample No. 49845-F.)
LIBEL FILED :   January 17,1944, Western District of New York. 
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Examination showed that the product contained Escherichia coli, an organism 
which indicates pollution of fecal origin and, consequently, contamination 
with filth.
LABEL IN PART:   "Tennessee Belle."
VIOLATION CHARGED: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the article consisted in 
whole or in part of a filthy substance.
DISPOSITLON: April 4, 1944. Block Bros, having appeared as claimant, judg- 
ment of condemnation was entered and the product was ordered released un- 
der bond to be brought into compliance with the law under the supervision 
of the Food and Drug Administration. The product was reconditioned by 
cleaning in order to remove all filth.
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