17599. Adulteration of chili peppers.   U. S. v. 5 Bags   *    *    *.    (F. D. C No.
30707.   Sample No. 28105-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   March 16, 1951.   Northern District of California.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :    On or about August 10, 1950, from New York, N. Y.
PRODUCT: 5 bags, each containing 80 pounds, of chili peppers at San Francisco, 
Calif.
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 insects 
and insect excreta, and of a decomposed substance by reason of the presence 
of mold. It was adulterated while held for sale after shipment in interstate 
commerce.
DISPOSITION :   July 31, 1951.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.