12868. Adulteration of rock candy crystals.   U. S. v. 60 Boxes    *    *    *.    (F. D. C.
No. 23024.    Sample No. 50410-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   May 12, 1947, Western District ofLouisiana.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about March 5, 1947, by Dryden & Co., from Phila- 
delphia, Pa.
PRODUCT: 40 boxes, each containing 24 packages, and 20 boxes, each containing 
12 packages, of rock candy crystals at Shreveport, La.
LABEL IN PART: (Packages) "100% Pure Rock Candy Crystals For Coughs 
For Colds   Net Weight 4 Ounces."
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 cat hairs and 
nondescript dirt; and, Section 402 (a) (4), it had been prepared under insani- 
tary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth.
DISPOSITION : December 4, 1947. Default decree of condemnation and destruc- 
tion.