14297. Adulteration of meringue powder.   U. S. v. 1 Drum   *   *   *.   (F. D. C.
No. 26074.   Sample No. 40304-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   November 17, 1948, District of Maryland.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about September 1, 1948, by Brokay Products, from 
Philadelphia, Pa.
PRODUCT:   1   130-pound drum of meringue powder at Baltimore, Md.
LABEL IN PART :    "Milk-White Meringue For Pies, Tarts, and Lady-Locks."
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 insects, insect 
fragments, and rodent hair fragments; and, Section 402 (a) (4), it had been 
prepared under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contam- 
inated with filth.
DISPOSITION : December 21, 1948. Default decree of condemnation and destruc- 
tion.