16391. Adulteration of pistachio nuts.   U. S. v. 6 Cans   *    *    *.    (F. D. C. No.
29260.    Sample Nos. 70238-K, 70239-K.)
LIBEL FILED:   On or about June 8, 1950, Western District of Missouri.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about April 3, 1950, by the American Pistachio Co., 
from New York, N. Y.
PRODUCT:   6   25-pound cans of pistachio nuts at Kansas City, Mo.
LABEL IN PART :    "Sun Over The Desert Brand   Extra Quality   Pistachio Nuts."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the article consisted 
in whole or in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of insects 
and rodent excreta.
DISPOSITION :   August 10, 1950.   Default decree of destruction.
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