11634. Adulteration of frozen blackberries.   V. S. v. 631 Cans    *    *    *.    (F. D. C.
Nos. 20859, 20860.   Sample Nos. 40384-H, 40385-H.)
LIBELS FILED :   September 11,1946, Eastern District of Illinois. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   On or about July 1, 1946, by the Alton Canning Co., from 
Alton, Mo.
PRODUCT:   852 25-pound cans of frozen blackberries at National Stock Yards, Ill.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the article consisted in 
whole or in part of a decomposed substance by reason of the presence of fer- 
mented and decomposed blackberries.
DISPOSITION : March 18,1947. The Alton Canning Co., claimant, having admitted 
the allegations of the libel, and the two cases having been consolidated, judg- 
ment of condemnation was entered.   The product was ordered released under
bond, conditioned that it be examined and that such portions as might be found 
fit for human consumption, wine-making, or distillation, be certified for these 
purposes, and that the remainder be destroyed, under the supervision of the 
Food and Drug Administration.