9988. Adulteration of peKans.   U. S. v. 38 Boxes and 9 Boxes of PeKans.    Consent
decree of condemnation.   Product ordered released under bond.    (F. D. C.
Nos. 19725, 19726.   Sample Nos. 1639-H, 1832-H to 1835-H, incl.)
LIBELS FILED:    On or about May 2, 1946, Northern District of Georgia.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: Between the approximate dates of January 28 and March 
13,1946, by the Monticello Pecan Co., from Tallahassee, Fla.
PRODUCT: 47 55-pound boxes of pecans at Atlanta, Ga. Examination showed 
the presence of rancid and decomposed pecan meats.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted in 
whole or in part of a decomposed substance.
DISPOSITION: June 14, 1946. The Monticello Pecan Co. having appeared as 
claimant, and having consented to the entry of a decree, and the cases having 
been consolidated, judgment of condemnation was entered and the product was 
ordered released under bond to be brought into compliance with the law, under 
the supervision of the Food and Drug Administration.