6557. Adulteration of chili peppers.    IT. S. v. 189 Bales of Chili Peppers.    Decree
of condemnation.    Product ordered released under bond.     (F. D. C. No.
11593.    Sample No. 58620-F.)
LIBEL FILED :    January 6, 1944, Southern District of California.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about August 11, 1943, by Corriti Y Cia, from the 
Republic of Mexico.
PRODUCT: 189 bales, weighing approximately 55,115 pounds, of chili peppers, at 
Los Angeles, Calif.
VIOLATION CHARGED: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted 
in whole or in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of rodent- 
chewed and insect-infested chili peppers.
DISPOSITION: January 20, 1944. The Chili Products Corporation, Ltd., Los 
Angeles, Calif., claimant, having admitted the allegations of the libel, judg- 
ment of condemnation was entered and the product was ordered released 
under bond to be brought into compliance with the law, under the supervision 
of the Food and Drug Administration.