7216. Adulteration of butter.    V, S. v. 31 Boxes (1,953 pounds) of Butter.    Con¬
sent   decree   of  condemnation.     Product   ordered  released   under   bond.
(F. D. C. No. 14353.    Sample No. 77326-F.)
LIBEL FILED :   October 6, 1944, Southern District of New York.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about September 23, 1944, by Missouri Valley Cream- 
ery Co., Washington, Mo.
PRODUCT:   31 boxes, each containing approximately 63 pounds, of butter at New 
York, N. Y. 
Examination of samples showed that the product contained mold.
VIOLATION CHARGED: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted in 
whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance.
DISPOSITION : October 25, 1944. The Missouri Valley Creamery and the Hack- 
worth Brokerage Co., claimants, having admitted the allegations of the libel, 
judgment of condemnation was entered and the product was ordered released 
under bond to be converted into refined butter oil, under the supervision of the 
Food and Drug Administration.