10446. Adulteration of split peas.    U. S. v. 782 and 798 Bags    *    *    *.    (F. D. C.
Nos. 21829, 21830.   Sample Nos. 60073-H to 60075-H, intel.)
LIBELS FILED :   December 5,1946, Western District of New York. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :    On or about October 11 and 15,1946, by G. "W. Haxton and 
Son, from Philadelphia, Pa.
PRODUCT: 950 lOO-pound bags of green split peas and 630 lOO-pound bags of 
yellow split peas at Batavia, N. Y.
LABEL IN PART : ""Washington Green Split Field Ripened Peas Empire Pea 
Growers Association Oakesdale, "Wash.," "Yellow Split Peas Packed ¦ By 
The Trinidad Bean & Eleva. Co. Denver, Colorado," or "Fancy Selected Cook- 
quik Triad Brand Peas * * * Green Splits Packed By The Trinidad 
Bean & Elevator Co.   Denver   Colorado."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the articles consisted in 
whole or in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of insects, insect 
parts, insect excreta, and rodent hairs.
DISPOSITION : December 31, 1946, and January 31, 1947. Geo. "W. Haxton & Son, 
Inc., claimant, having admitted the allegations of the libels, judgments of con- 
demnation were entered and the peas were ordered released under bond, condi- 
tioned that they be recleaned, polished, and sorted under the supervision of the 
Food and Drug Administration.