16496. Adulteration of peanuts.   U. S. v. 78 Bags, etc.    (F. D. C. No. 29219.
Sample Nos. 77323-K, 77324-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   May 16,1950, Eastern District of Illinois.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about November 11, 1949, and March 20, 1950, from 
Suffolk, Va.
in whole or in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of rodent 
excreta; and, Section 402 (a) (4), the article had been held under insanitary 
conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth. The article 
was adulterated while held for sale after shipment in interstate commerce.
DISPOSITION: July 5, 1950. J. M. Young, Danville, Ill., having appeared as 
claimant, judgment of condemnation was entered and the court ordered that 
the product be released under bond for segregation and destruction of the 
unfit portion, under the supervision of the Federal Security Agency.
When the segregation operations began, a total of 80 bags of nuts- were on 
hand, of which 22 bags found to have no evidence of rodent-infestation were 
released. From the remaining 58 bags found to have rodent urine stains and 
gnawed holes, 99 pounds of contaminated nuts were removed and destroyed, 
and the remainder washed in scalding water, cooked in hot oil, and released.