13660. Adulteration of frozen spinach.    U. S. v. 1,992 Cases    *     *     *.     (F. D  C
No. 24645.    Sample No. 26053-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   May 20,1948, Eastern District of Missouri.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :    On or about December 30, 1947, by the Terminal Refrig
erating Co., Los Angeles, Calif. 
PRODUCT:   1,992 cases, each containing 24   14-ounce packages, of frozen spinach
at St. Louis, Mo. 
LABEL IN PART:    "Hemet Spinach    *    *    *   Packed by Hemet Packing Co.
Hemet, Calif."'
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product was unfit 
for food by reason of its unpleasant taste and odor, which rendered it un- 
palatable.
DISPOSITION : September 23, 1948. Default decree of condemnation and 
destruction.