15168. Adulteration of fruit cake.   U. S. v. 38 Cases   *    *    *.    (F. D. C. No.
27324.   Sample No. 56140-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   June 21,1949, Southern District of New York.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT:    On or about October 3, 1947, from Waco, Tex.
PRODUCT: 38 cases, each containing 24 1-pound cans, of fruit cake at New 
York, N. Y.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted 
in whole or in part of a0 filthy substance by reason of its insect infestation, and 
of a decomposed substance by reason of its rancidity. The product was adul- 
terated while held for sale after shipment in interstate commerce.
DISPOSITION : July 22, 1949. Default decree of condemnation and destruction. 
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Nos. 15169 to 15174 report actions involving flour that was insect- or rodent- 
infested, or both. (In those cases in which the time of contamination was 
known, that fact is stated in the notice of judgment.)