17734. Adulteration of pecan pieces.   U. S. v. 3 Cases   *    *    *.    (F. D. C. No.
31026.    Sample No. 3973-L.) 
LIBEL FILED :   On or about May 3,1951, Western District of Virginia. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT:   On or about March 8, 1951, by the South Georgia Pecan
Shelling Co., from Valdosta, Ga. 
PRODUCT:   3   30-pound cases of pecan pieces at Roanoke, Va. 
LABEL IN PART :    "The Pick of the Crop   Nature's Finest Nuts." 
NATURE OF CHARGE:   Adulteration, Section 402 (a)   (3), the product consisted
in whole or in part of a decomposed substance by reason of the presence of
rancid and otherwise decomposed pecan pieces. 
DISPOSITION :   July 19, 1951.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.
OLEOMARGARINE