15282. Adulteration of dried figs.   U. S. v. 173 Cartons   *   *   *.    (F. D. C. No.
27609.   Sample No. 34311-K.) 
LIBEL FILED :   August 17,1949, Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about July 15, 1949, by the California Packing Corp., 
from San Francisco, Calif.
PRODUCT: 173   30-pound packages of dried figs at Philadelphia, Pa.
LABEL IN PART : "Arabian Brand Extra Choice White Figs Packed by Roed- 
ing Fig Co.    Fresno, Calif."
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 insect- 
infested figs, and of a decomposed substance by reason of the presence of moldy 
figs.
DISPOSITION : August 31, 1949. The Roeding Fig Co. having appeared as claim- 
ant but subsequently having consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of 
condemnation and destruction was entered.
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