6775. Adulteration of  shelled walnuts.    U.  S. v. 86 Cartons and  63  Cases of
Shelled Walnuts. Consent decrees of condemnation. Product ordered 
released under bond. (F. D. C. Nos. 12237, 12367. Sample Nos. 55845-F, 
70793-F.)
LIBEL FILED:   May 8 and 13, 1944, Western District of Washington.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: From on or about December 17,1943, to February 10,1944, 
by the Consolidated Nut Co., from Los Angeles, Calif.
PRODUCT: Shelled walnuts: 63 cases, each containing 25 pounds, at Seattle, 
Wash., and 86 cartons, labeled as containing 25 pounds, at Tacoma, Wash.
LABEL IN PART: "Grade Light Ambers," or "Golden Bear Shelled California 
Walnuts."
VIOLATION CHARGED: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), a portion of the article 
consisted in whole or in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of 
insect-damaged walnut meats, webbing, and insect excreta, and the remainder 
consisted in whole or in part of a filthy and decomposed substance by reason 
of the presence of insect-infested and moldy walnut meats.
DISPOSITION: June 17, 1944. Cases consolidated. The Consolidated Nut Co., 
claimant, having consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation 
was entered and the product was ordered released under bond to be brought into 
compliance with the law.   The unfit portion was segregated and destroyed.
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