9463. Adulteration of popcorn.    U. S. v. 299 Cases of Popcorn.    Default decree
of condemnation and destruction.    (F. D. C. No. 18517.   Sample No. 16346-H.)
LIBEL FILED :    November 30, 1945, Western District ^f Wisconsin.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   On or about October 9, 1945, by the Hart and Howell Co., 
-from Brooklyn, Mich. - 
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PRODUCT: 299 cases, each containing 24 10-ounce packages, of popcorn at Mil- 
waukee, Wis.
LABEL IN PART :    "Gloria Jean   Golden Mushroom   Popcorn."
NATURE OF CHARGE:   Adulteration, Section 402" (a)  (3), the article consisted in
whole or in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of beetles and
weevils.
DISPOSITION : January 3, 1946. No claimant having appeared, judgment of con- 
demnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.