13397. Adulteration of canned spaghetti.    U. S. v. 607 Cases    *    *    *.    (F. D. C.
No. 22501.    Sample No. 52200-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   February 11,1947, District of Minnesota.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :    On or about October 15, 1946, by the Archer Products Co.,
. from Fort Worth, Tex.
PRODUCT: 607 cases, each containing 48 15%-ounce cans, of spaghetti at 
Minneapolis, Minn.
LABEL IN PART: "Schicks Castle Brand Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce and 
Spices   *    *    *   Packed By    Schick Products Company   Fort Worth, Texas."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted 
in whole or in part of a decomposed substance.
DISPOSITION: June 2, 1947. Archer Products Co., Inc., claimant, having con- 
sented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was entered and the 
product was ordered released under bond to be brought into compliance with 
the law by segregation of the unfit portion, under the supervision of the Food 
and Drug Administration. The reconditioning operations resulted in the 
destruction of 108 cans, which consisted of swells and springers.