13908. Adulteration of pretzels.   U. S. v. 39 Cans, etc.    (F. D. C. No. 25555.
Sample Nos. 12186-K, 12187-K.) 
LIBEL FILED :   September 9,1948, District of Delaware.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about August 11,1948, by the Hendricks Pretzel Co., 
from Pottstown, Pa.
PRODUCT: 39 4%-pound cans and 43 5-pound cans of pretzels at Wilmington, 
Del.
LABEL IN PART: (Can) "Hendricks Thin Butter Pretzels" or "Hendricks Butter 
Pretzels  Net Weight 5 Lbs."
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, Section 402 (a) (4), it had been prepared under insanitary condi- 
tions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth.
DISPOSITION: November 23, 1948. Default decree of condemnation and 
destruction. The containers were ordered returned to the Hendricks Pretzel 
Co.