15119. Adulteration of canned sardines.   U. S. v. 119 Cases    *    *    *.    (F. D. C.
No. 27251.    Sample Nos. 43605-K, 43652-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   May 19,1949, Western District of Kentucky.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :    On or about July 30,' 1948, from New York, N. Y.
PRODUCT: 119 cases, each containing 48 15-ounce cans, of sardines at Louis- 
ville, Ky.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted 
in whole or in part of a decomposed substance by reason of the presence of 
decomposed sardines. The product was adulterated while held for sale after 
shipment in interstate commerce.
DISPOSITION : June 17,1949. Default decree of condemnation. The court ordered 
that the product be delivered to a charitable institution, for use as animal feed.