18358. Adulteration of flour.   U. S. v. 384 Bags   *    *    *.    (F. D. 0. No. 31905.
Sample No. 22126-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   October 17,1951, Eastern District of Louisiana.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   On or about June 18,1951, from Fort Worth, Tex.
PRODUCT: 145 bags, each containing 25 pounds, and 239 bags, each containing 
10 pounds, of flour at Baton Rouge, La., in possession of Associated Grocers, Inc.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the article consisted in 
whole or in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of rodent 
urine, rodent excreta, and insects; and, Section 402 (a) (4), it had been held 
under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with 
filth. The article was adulterated while held for sale after shipment in inter- 
state commerce.
DISPOSITION: November 20, 1951. Default decree of condemnation and 
destruction.