8274. Adulteration of walnuts.    V. S. v. 4 Cases and 84 Cases of Shelled Walnuts.
Consent decree of condemnation.     Product ordered released under bond.
(F. D. C. Nos. 15920,15921.   Sample Nos. 28815-H, 28816-H.)
LIBEL FILED: May 12,1945, Western District of Washington.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT:   On or about March 21, 1945, by the California Walnut
Growers Association, Inc., from Los Angeles, Calif. 
PRODUCT:   4 cases, each containing 6 5-pound packages, of shelled walnuts and
84 cases, each containing 25 pounds, of shelled walnuts at Seattle, Wash. 
LABEL IN PART : "Emerald Brand Shelled Walnuts." 
VIOLATION CHARGED:   Adulteration, Section 402 (a)  (3), the product consisted
in whole or in part of filthy and decomposed substances by reason of the
presence of insect-damaged and moldy nuts. 
DISPOSITION: May 17, 1945.   The California Walnut Growers Association, Inc.,
claimant, having consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation
was entered and the product was ordered released under bond to be brought
into compliance with the law, under the supervision of the Food and Drug
Administration.