9768. Adulteration of sweet mixed pickles. U. S. v. 97 Cases of Sweet Mixed Pickles. Default decree of condemnation and destruction. (F. D. C. No. 16856. Sample No. 29132-H.) LIBEL FILED : July 23,1945, Northern District of California. ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about April 26, 1945, by the Metropolitan Pool Car Associates, from New York, N. T. PRODUCT: 97 cases, each containing 12 1-quart jars, of sweet mixed pickles at Marysville, Calif. Examination showed that the product was undergoing fermentation. LABEL IN PART : "Joy Brand." NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the article consisted in whole or in part of a decomposed substance. DISPOSITION : August 30, 1945. No claimant having appeared, judgment of con- demnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.