12584. Adulteration of brazil nuts.   U. S. v. 46 Bags    *    *    *.    (F. D. C. No. 23886.
Sample No. 416-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   October 30, 1947, Middle District of North Carolina.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about September 27, 1947, by the Southgate Broker- 
age Co., from Norfolk, Va.
PRODUCT:   46   100-pound bags of brazil nuts at Greensboro, N. C.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted in 
whole or in part of a filthy and decomposed substance by reason of the 
presence of insect-infested, moldy, and rancid nuts.
DISPOSITION : December 3, 1947, The Southgate Brokerage Co., claimant, hav- 
ing consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was entered 
and the product was ordered released under bond, to be brought into compli- 
ance with the law, by the segregation of the good from the bad, under the 
supervision of the Food and Drug Administration.