12892. Adulteration of Cheddar cheese.    U. S. v. 154 Boxes    *    *    *.     (F. D. C.
No. 23379.    Sample Nos. 60496-H to 60498-H, incl.)
LIBEL FILED :    July 29,1947, Western District of Pennsylvania. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :    On or about June 21, 1947, by the Supreme Dairy Products 
Co., from Macomb, Ill.
PRODUCT: 154 boxes, each containing approximately 70 pounds, of Cheddar 
cheese at Curwensville, Pa.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted in 
whole or in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of insect frag- 
ments and manure fragments, and by reason of the use of filthy milk in its 
preparation; and, Section 402 (a) (4), it had been prepared under insanitary 
conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth.
DISPOSITION : March 12,1948. Default decree of condemnation and destruction. 
The Supreme Dairy Products Co., Macomb, Ill., having appeared as claimant, 
but subsequently having withdrawn its claim and answer, judgment of con- 
demnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.
MISCELLANEOUS DAIRY PRODUCTS*