6978. Adulteration of shelled walnuts.    IT. S. v. 39 Cases of Shelled Walnuts.
Default decree of condemnation and destruction. (F. D. C. No. 13918. 
Sample No. 75114-F.)
LIBEL FILED:    October 6, 1944, Eastern District of Washington.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about May 4, 1944, by the Sunset Nut Shelling Co., 
Whittier, Calif.
PRODUCT: 39 cases, each containing 25 pounds, of shelled walnuts at Wenatchee, 
Wash.
VIOLATION CHARGED: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted 
in whole or in part of a filthy and decomposed substance by reason of the pres- 
ence of worm-damaged and moldy walnut meats.
DISPOSITION: November 6, 1944. No claimant having appeared, judgment of 
condemnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.