18601. Adulteration of flour.   U. S. v. 633 Bags    *    *    *.    (F. D. C. No. 32932.
Sample Nos. 35084-L, 35089-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   April 2,1952, Western District of Wisconsin.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about November 8 and December 24, 1951, from 
Wabasha, Minn.
PRODUCT: 633 50-pound bags of flour at Eau Claire, Wis., in possession of the 
Roberts Wholesale Co.
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; and, Section 402 (a) (4),. the article 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 interstate commerce.
DISPOSITION : May 19, 1952. The Roberts Wholesale Co., claimant, having filed 
an answer admitting that the product was subject to condemnation, a judg- 
ment of condemnation was entered providing for the release of the product 
under bond for segregation, and denaturing, under the supervision of the 
Food and Drug Administration. 133 bags of the product were found unfit 
and were used in the manufacture of animal feed.