12710. Adulteration of frozen strawberries.    U. S. v. 888 Cans    *    *    *.    (F. D. C.
No. 24288.    Sample Nos. 3814-K, 3815-K.)
LIBEL FILED :    On or about February 2, 1948, District of Maryland.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT:   On or about December 15, 1947, by the Kent Packing Co.
from Washington, D. C.   This was a return shipment. 
PRODUCT:   888 cans, each containing 25 pounds, of frozen strawberries at Rock
Hal, Md. 
NATURE OF CHARGE:   Adulteration, Section 402 (a)  (3), the product consisted in
whole or in part of a decomposed substance by reason of the presence of rotten
strawberries.
DISPOSITION: January 14, 1948. The Kent Packing Co., claimant, having ad- 
mitted the allegations of the libel, judgment of condemnation was entered and 
the product was ordered released under bond to be brought into compliance 
with the law, under the supervision of the Food .and Drug Administration.