15896. Adulteration of brazil nuts and chili peppers.   IT. S. v. 5 Bags, etc.
(F. D. C. No. 28439.    Sample Nos. 61183-K, 61600-K.)
the date of shipment were unknown. The chili peppers were shipped on or 
about September 18,1948, from Huntington Beach, Calif.
PRODUCT: 5 50-pound bags of brazil nuts and 4 bags, each containing approxi- 
mately 290 pounds, of chili peppers at St. Louis, Mo.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the articles consisted in 
whole or in part of decomposed substances by reason of the presence of (brazil 
nuts) moldy and rancid nuts and (chili peppers) mold. The articles were 
adulterated while held for sale after shipment in interstate commerce.
DISPOSITION : January 25, 1950. Default decree of condemnation and 
destruction.