8253. Adulteration of peppers in glass. U. S. v. 99 Cases of Peppers in Glass. Default decree of condemnation and destruction. (F. D. C. No. 16052. Sample No. 29334-H.) LIBEL FILED : April 21,1945, Southern District of New York. ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about March 24, 1945, by V. Galati, through Encinal Terminals, Oakland, Calif. PRODUCT: 99 cases, each containing 24 1-pint jars, of peppers in glass, at New York, N. Y. This product was underprocessed, fermented, and decom- posed. LABEL IN PART : (Jars) "Lombardo Brand Peperoncini * * * Galati Pack- ing Co. San Jose, Calif." VIOLATION CHARGED: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted in whole or in part of a decomposed substance. DISPOSITION: May 5, 1945. No claimant having appeared, judgment of con- demnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.