18423. Adulteration of brown beans and thyme.  U. S. v. 24 Bags   *   *   *   (and
1 other seizure action).    (F. D. C No. 32015.    Sample Nos. 37196-L, 
37200-L.)
LIBELS FILED :    November 15,1951, Southern District of New York.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : (Brown beans) On or about October 18,1949, from Holland, 
and (thyme) on or about February 27, 1950, from France.
in whole or in part of filthy substances by reason of the presence of insects and 
insect fragments. The articles were adulterated while held for sale after 
shipment in interstate commerce.
DISPOSITION ;   November 30,1951.   No claimant having appeared for the brown 
beans, a decree of condemnation and destruction was entered. 
December 20, 1951.   Albert Ehlers, Inc., Brooklyn, N. Y., claimant for the
. thyme, having consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation 
was entered and the. court ordered that the product be released under bond, 
to be salvaged under the supervision of the Food and Drug Administration. 
Of the 1,486 pounds seized, 1,206 pounds were salvaged as good, and the 
rejected portion was denatured.