10674. Adulteration of shelled walnuts.    U. S. v. 345 Cases    *    *    *.    (F. D. C.
No. 18070.    Sample No. 36934-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   November 5,1945, Western District of Washington.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about September 28,1945, by the California Walnut 
Growers Association, Los Angeles, Calif.
PRODUCT:   245 cases of shelled walnuts at Seattle, Wash.
LABEL IN PART:   "Emerald  Brand  Grade   Pieces   25  Pounds Net  Weight
Shelled Walnuts." 
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 insect-damaged
walnut meats. 
DISPOSITION:   January 23, 1946.   The California Walnut Growers Association,
claimant, having consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation
was entered and the product was ordered released under bond, conditioned that
the unfit portion be segregated from the fit portion, under the supervision of the
Federal Security Agency.