15781. Adulteration of dried dates.   U. S. v. 32 Cases   *    *    *.    (F. D. O.
No. 28415.   Sample No. 50786-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   December 10,1949, District of Montana.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about September 15, 1949, by Long's Date Gardens, 
from Pasadena, Calif.
PRODUCT: 32 cases, each containing 24 14-ounce baskets, of dried dates at 
Billings, Mont.
LABEL IN PART :    "Long's Hydrated Dates from California."
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 insects; and,
Section 402 (a) (4), it had been prepared under insanitary conditions whereby
it may have become contaminated with filth.
DISPOSITION :   March 31,1950.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.