12765. Adulteration of  Miso   (Japanese   condiment).    U.   S.  v.  21   Pails,   etc.
(F. D, C. No. 24421.   Sample Nos. 29138-K, 29139-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   January 23,1948, District of Colorado.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about December 24, 1947, by Fujimoto & Co., from 
Salt Lake City, Utah,
PRODUCT: 21 pails, each containing 10 pounds, and 32 cartons, each containing 
5 pounds, of Miso at Denver, Colo.
LABEL IN PART: "Miso Prepared with Rice, Soy Beans and Salt %o of 1% 
Benzoate of Soda."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the article consisted in 
whole or in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of insect frag- 
ments and rodent hair fragments; and, Section 402 (a) (4), it had been pre-
pared under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated 
with filth. 
DISPOSITION :   March 30, 1948.   Fujimoto & Co. having executed an acceptance 
of service and authorization for the taking of a final decree, judgment of con- 
demnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.