18855. Adulteration of candy.   U. S. v. 26 Boxes, etc.    (F. D. C. No. 32556.   SamŽ
ple Nos. 25985-L to 25987-L, incl., 25989-L, 25990-L.) 
LIBEL FILED :   February 29, 1952, District of New Jersey.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about February 6, 1952, by Luden's, Inc., from 
Reading, Pa.
PRODUCT:   140 boxes of candy at Trenton, N. J.
LABEL IN PART:    "Luden's Chocolate" and "Luden's Marshmallow Eggs."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted 
in whole or in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of rodent 
hair fragments; and, Section 402 (a) (4), it had been prepared under in- 
sanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth.
DISPOSITION :   April 23, 1952.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.