9255. Adulteration of popcorn. TJ. S. v. 298 Cases of Popcorn. Default decree of forfeiture and destruction. (F. D. C. No. 18775. Sample No. 37948-H.) LIBEL FILED : January 3,1946, District of Idaho. ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about May 21, 1945, by the Vee Bee Co., Chicago, Ill. PRODUCT: 298 cases, each containing 36 8-ounce packages, of popcorn at Lewis- ton, Idaho. LABEL IN PART : "V-Bee Fine Popping Popcorn." NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted in whole or in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of rodent excreta, larvae, insect parts, and webbing. DISPOSITION: February 6, 1946. No claimant having appeared, judgment of forfeiture was entered, and the product was ordered destroyed.