17272. Adulteration of canned blueberries. U. S. v. 633 Cases * * *·
(F. D. C. No. 29843. Sample No. 81437-K.)
LIBEL FILEJD : October 19, 1950, Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about August 22, 1950, by G. M. Allen & Son, from
Ellsworth, Maine.
PRODUCT: 633 cases, each containing 6 6-pound, 6-ounce cans, of blueberries at
Philadelphia, Pa.
LABEL, IN PART: ( Can) "Allen's Maine Blueberries."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) ( 3), the product consisted
in whole or in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of maggots.
DISPOSITION: June 12, 1951. Default decree of condemnation and destruction.