13541. Adulteration of corn meal. U. S. v. 57 Bags, etc. (and 4 other seizure 
actions). (F. D. C. Nos. 24686, 25152, 25247, 25364, 25386. Sample Nos. 
19091-K, 19629-K, 19640-K, 19641-K, 19644-K.)
LIBELS FILED: March 29 and August 4, 9, 13, and 16, 1948, Eastern District of 
Kentucky.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about March 9 and July 12 and 26, 1948, by J. A. 
McDonald & Sons, from Rogersville, Tenn.
PRODUCT: Corn meal. 1,315 10-pound bags and 1,425 25-pound bags in 
various lots at Corbin, Middlesboro, Harlan, Baxter, and Williamsburg, Ky.
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 larvae, 
insect fragments, rodent excreta, and insects; and, Section 402 (a) (4), (all 
lots except Corbin lot), the product had been prepared under Insanitary condi- 
tions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth.
DISPOSITION: April 27 and September 2, 7, and 9, 1948. Default decrees of 
condemnation. The product was ordered sold for use as animal feed, after 
being denatured so that it could not be used as human food.