15535. Adulteration of Mexicorn (canned corn and peppers).   U. S. v. 78 Cases
*   *    *.    (F. D. C. No. 27937.    Sample No. 53596-K.)
LIBEL FILED :    October 21,1949, Southern District of Texas.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about September 7, 1949, by the Minnesota Valley 
Canning Co., from Blue Earth, Minn.
PRODUCT: 78 cases, each containing 24 12-ounce cans, of Mexicorn at Houston, 
Tex.
LABEL, IN PART : (Can) "Niblets Brand Mexicorn Whole Kernel Corn Sweet 
Red and Green Peppers."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted 
in whole or in part of a decomposed substance. (Examination showed that the 
product was decomposed.)
DISPOSITION : November 25, 1949. Default decree of condemnation and de- 
struction.