16918. Adulteration of pecan pralines.   U. S. v. 10 Cases, etc.    (F. D. C. No.
29940.   Sample Nos. 77420-K, 77422-K.) 
LIBEL FILED :   October 23,1950, Southern District of Illinois. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :    On or about May 24,1950, from Pascagoula, Miss.
PRODUCT:   10 cases each containing 12   1-pound cans of pecan pralines, and
10 cases each containing 12 boxes and each box containing 10 pralines at
Peoria, Ill. 
NATURE OF CHARGE:   Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the article consisted in
whole or in part of a decomposed substance by reason of the presence of mold.
The article was adulterated while held for sale after shipment in interstate
commerce. 
DISPOSITION:   November   14,   1950.   Default   decree   of   condemnation   and
destruction.