7648. Adulteration of canned beets.    U. S. v. 248 Cases of Canned Beets.    Con¬
sent  decree   of   condemnation.    Product   ordered   released  under   bond.
(F. D. C. No. 14695.    Sample No. 89738-F.)
LIBEL FILED :   December 1,1944, Eastern District of Missouri.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about December 19, 1942, by the Empire Pickling 
Co., from Shortsville, N. Y.
PRODUCT:   248 cases, each containing 6 cans, of beets at St. Louis, Mo.
LABEL IN PART :    "Contents 6 Lbs. 8 Ozs.   Manchester Brand Cut Beet Chips."
VIOLATION CHARGED: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted 
in whole or in part of a decomposed substance.
DISPOSITION : January 11, 1945. The Bohn-Lenartz Co., St. Louis, Mo., claimant, 
having admitted the allegations of the libel, judgment of condemnation was 
entered and the product was ordered released under bond to be destroyed or 
brought into compliance with the law, under the supervision of the Food and 
Drug Administration.