11409. Adulteration of canned prunes.    V. S. v. Paulus Brothers Packing- Co.
Plea of guilty.    Fine, $1,200.    (F. D. C. No. 20465.    Sample Nos. 1078-H, 
1374-H, 8299-H, 8441-H, 10870-H, 12785-H.)
LIBEL FILED : August 21, 1946, District of Oregon, against the Paulus Brothers 
Packing Co., a corporation, Salem, Oreg.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : Between the approximate dates of December 9 and 14, 1945,
from the State of Oregon into the States of Georgia, Florida, New York, Con- 
necticut, and Massachusetts. 
LABEL IN PART :    "Richland   Prepared Oregon Dried Prunes   in Heavy Syrup." 
NATURE OF CHARGE:   Adulteration, Section 402 (a)   (3), the article consisted 
in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of rodent hairs; and, 
Section 402 (a) (4), it had been prepared and packed under insanitary condi- 
tions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth. 
DISPOSITION :    September 13,1946.   A plea of guilty having been entered on behalf 
of the defendant, a fine of $200 on each of 6 counts was imposed by the court, a 
total fine of $1,200.
DRIED FRUIT