14453. Adulteration of celery.   U. S. v. 396 Crates   *   *   *.   (F. D. C. No. 26522.
Sample No. 46449-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   February 10, 1949, Eastern District of Missouri.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about January 24, 1949, by the Du-Bal Packing Co., 
from Salinas, Calif.
PRODUCT:   396 crates, each containing from 42 to 60 stalks, of celery at St. Louis,
Mo. 
LABEL IN PART:   "El Rey Brand    Selected California Vegetables   Packed and
Shipped by Ice-Kist Packing Co. Salinas, California." 
NATURE OF CHARGE :   Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product was unfit for
food by reason of its discoloration, pithiness, and softening, due to freezing. 
DISPOSITION :   March 28,1949.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.