18499. Adulteration of chili peppers.   U. S. v. 116 Bags    *   *    *.    (F. D. C.
No. 32234.    Sample No. 37231-L.)
whole or in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of insect and 
rodent excreta. The product was adulterated while held for sale after ship- 
ment in interstate commerce.
DISPOSITION : January 2, 1952. The Sagen Co., New York, N. Y., claimant, 
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 
brought into compliance with the law by fumigating, cutting, and sifting, so 
as to" eliminate and destroy the objectionable portion. 16,344 pounds of the 
product were salvaged, and the remainder was denatured.