13459. Adulteration of   strawberry   preserves.     U.   S.   v.   974   Cases    *    *    *.
(F. D. C. No. 24026.   Sample No. 24459-K.)
LIBEL FILED:   December 18, 1947, Eastern District of Louisiana.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   On or about July 23 and 25,1947, by Colonial Cannery, Inc.,
from Independence, La., and returned to Independence from Minneapolis,
Minn., on or about December 9,1947. 
PRODUCT:    974 cases, each containing 24   1-pound jars, of strawberry preserves
at Independence, La.
LABEL IN PART:   "Colonial Pure Strawberry Preserves."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted 
in whole or in part of a decomposed substance. (Examination showed that 
the product contained mold.)
DISPOSITION : February 6, 1948. Colonial Cannery, 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, under the supervision of the Food and Drug Administration. Of the 
943 cases seized, approximately 66 cases were destroyed.