19752. Adulteration of green coffee.   U. S. v. 347 Bags   *   *   *   (and 1 other
seizure action).    (F. D. C. Nos. 33122, 33123.   Sample Nos. 21361-L, 
22688-L.)
LIBELS FILED :   May 6, 1952, Eastern District of Louisiana.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about February 12, 1952, by Valporga & De Simoni, 
from Genoa, Italy.
PRODUCT: 347 bags, each containing 131 pounds, and 3 bags, each containing 
100 pounds, of green coffee at New Orleans, La.
LABEL, IN PART :   "Camillieri DF Genova."
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 insects.
DISPOSITION: On June 18, 1952, Leon Israel & Bros., Inc., New Orleans, La., 
claimant for the 347-bag lot, having consented to the entry of a decree, judg- 
ment of condemnation was entered and the court ordered that the product be 
released under bond to be brought into compliance with the law. The 347-bag 
lot was reconditioned, with the result that 27,757 pounds of the product were 
found unfit and were destroyed.
On June 6,1952, no claimant having appeared for the 3-bag lot of the product, 
a default decree of condemnation and destruction was entered.