18115. Adulteration of butter.    U. S. v. 99 Cases, etc.    (F. D. C. No. 31813.
Sample Nos. 21218-L, 21219-L.)
LIBEL FILED :    September 7,1951, Southern District of Texas.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about August 13, 1951, by the Beatrice Foods Co., 
from Topeka, Kans.
PRODUCT: Butter. 198 cases, each containing 32 1-pound cartons, and 22 
pounds at Houston, Tex.
LABEL IN PART: (Carton) "Blue Valley [or "Holland Brand Creamery"] But- 
ter   *   *   *   Distributed by Beatrice Foods Co.   Chicago, Illinois."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted 
in whole or in part of a decomposed substance, namely, decomposed butter.
DISPOSITION : January 22,1952. The Beatrice Foods Co., Chicago, Ill., claimant, 
having consented to the entry of a decree, judgment was entered finding that 
a portion of the butter identified by certain churn markings was fit for human 
consumption and ordering that this portion be delivered to the claimant. 
The remainder of the butter was condemned and released under bond, con- 
ditioned that it be converted into butter oil.
imposed a fine of $1,800 against the corporation and a fine of $200 against the 
individual, plus costs against both of the defendants.