9238. Adulteration of pancake flour.    U. S. v. 64 Sacks of Pancake Flour.    De¬
fault decree of condemnation and destruction.    (F. D. C. No. 19048.    Sam- 
ple No. 9828-H.)
LIBEL FILED :    January 31,1946, Western District of New York.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   On or about July 18, 1945, from Springfield, Ill.
PRODUCT: 64 sacks, each containing 10 5-pound bags, of pancake flour at Buffalo, 
N. Y., in the possession of the Buffalo Merchandise Warehouse. The article 
was stored under insanitary conditions after shipment. Many bags were ro- 
dent-gnawed, and urine stains were observed on them. Examination showed 
that the product contained mold.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the article consisted in 
whole or in part of a decomposed substance by reason of the presence of 
mold; and, Section 402 (a) (4), it had been held under insanitary conditions 
whereby it may have become contaminated with filth.
DISPOSITION : January 25, 1946. No claimant having appeared, judgment of 
condemnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed. It was de- 
natured and utilized as stock feed.