8821. Adulteration of phosphated flour.   U. S. v. 293 Bags of Phosphated Flour.
Default decree of condemnation.    Product ordered delivered to a chari- 
table institution, for use other than for human consumption.    (F. D. C.
No. 15682.   Sample No. 24136-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   On or about April 2,1945, Northern District of Texas.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :  On or about February 3,1945, from Yukon, Okla.
PRODUCT: 293 10-pound bags of phosphated flour at Terrell, Tex., in the pos- 
session of the Mayfleld Co. The product was stored under, insanitary condi- 
tions after shipment. Some of the bags were rodent-gnawed, and rodent pellets 
and urine stains were observed on them. Examination showed that the article 
contained rodent pellets and rodent hairs and that it was contaminated with 
urine.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted in 
whole or in part of a filthy substance; and, Section 402 (a) (4), it had been 
held under insanitary conditions whereby it might have become contaminated 
with filth.
DISPOSITION: May 7, 1945. No claimant having appeared, judgment of con- 
demnation was entered and the product was ordered delivered to a charitable 
institution, for use other than for human consumption.