8272. Adulteration of pecan meats.    U. S. v. 5 Cases of Pecan Meats.    Default
decree of condemnation and destruction.     (F. D. C. No. 16760.    Sample 
No. 18249-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   On or about June 27,1945, Southern District of Iowa.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about May 21, 1945, by the R. E. Funsten Co., from
St. Louis, Mo. 
PRODUCT: 5 cases, each containing 30 pounds, of pecan meats at Des Moines,
Iowa. 
LABEL IN PART : "Funsten's Amber Shelled Pecans Pieces." 
VIOLATION CHARGED: Adulteration, Section 402 (a)   (3), the article consisted
in whole or in part of a decomposed substance by reason of the presence of
rancid and decomposed pecan meats. 
DISPOSITION:   August 31, 1945.    No claimant having appeared, judgment of
condemnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.