12729. Adulteration of brazil nuts.    U.  S. v. 141 Bags    *     *     *     (and  1  other
seizure   action).    (F.   D.   C.   Nos.   23908,   24Ill.    Sample   Nos.   12220-K, 
12223-K.)
LIBELS FILED:   November 10 and 17, 1947, Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about September 9, 18, and 22, 1947, by T. M. Duche 
& Sons, Inc., from New York, N. Y.
PRODUCT: 141 95-pound bags and 27 100-pound bags of brazil nuts at Phila- 
delphia, Pa.
LABEL, IN PART: "World Douche Brand * * * New Crop Large Washed 
Brazils."
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 moldy, 
rancid, and decomposed brazil nuts.
DISPOSITION: December 9 and 10, 1947. T. M. Duche & Sons, Inc., claimant, 
having consented to the entry of decrees, judgments of condemnation were 
entered and the product was ordered released under bond for segregation and 
removal of the unfit portion, under the supervision of the Federal Security 
Agency.