10881. Adulteration of poppy seed.    U. S. v. 1 Bag   *    *    *.    (F. D. C. No. 18350.
Sample No. 7304-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   On or about November 9, 1945, District of New Jersey. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT:   On or about June 21, 1945, by A. Gronowitz, Inc., from 
New York, N. Y.
PRODUCT: 1 bag containing approximately 135 pounds of poppy seed at Eliza- 
beth, N. J. Examination showed that the product was white poppy seeds 
artificially colored with logwood. The artificially colored white poppy seeds 
simulated in appearance blue-colored poppy seeds, which have a greater com- 
mercial value.  ,
LABEL, IN PART: (Bag) "British India Poppy Seed Artificially Colored with 
Vegetable Extract."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (b) (3), inferiority had been 
concealed by the addition of logwood, an artificial color; and, Section 402 (b) 
(4), logwood had been added to the article so as to make it appear better or 
of greater value than it was.
DISPOSITION: December 28, 1945. No claimant having appeared, judgment of 
condemnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.