14125. Adulteration of flour.   U. S. v. 61 Bags, etc.    (F. D. C. No. 26232.
Sample Nos. 46162-K to 46164-K, incl)
LIBEL FILED:   December 29,1948, Eastern District of Arkansas.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about September 7 and 24 and October 26,1948, from 
Oklahoma City, Okla.
PRODUCT: 123 bags, each containing 50-pounds, of flour at Hoxie, Ark., in pos- 
session of the Piunkett-Jarrell Grocery Co.
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 rodent 
excreta; and, Section 402 (a) (4), it had been held under insanitary condi- 
tions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth. The product was 
adulterated while held for sale after shipment in interstate commerce.
DISPOSITION: January 19, 1949. The Piunkett-Jarrell Grocery Co., claimant, 
having consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was 
entered and the product was ordered released under bond for the segregation of 
the fit from the unfit portion, under the supervision of the Food and Drug 
Administration. Of the 118 bags seized, 51 bags were segregated as good 
and the remainder were destroyed.