16228. Adulteration of celeryl   U. S. v. 400 Crates   *   *   *.    (F. D. C. No. 28780.
Sample No. 64530-K.)
LIBEL FILED :    On or about January 23,1950, District of Minnesota.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about January 6, 1950, by the Salinas Celery Dis- 
tributors, from Salinas, Calif.
PRODUCT:   400 crates of celery at Minneapolis, Minn.
LABEL IN PART :    "SCD Brand   Selected Vegetables."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product was unfit 
for food by reason of its discoloration, pithiness, and softness, due to freezing.
DISPOSITION : February 17, 1950. Default decree of condemnation. The court 
ordered that the product be disposed of in compliance with the law. The 
product was purchased by a local firm, and all unfit stalks were removed under 
the supervision of the Food and Drug Administration, leaving only sound 
celery and celery hearts.