20274. Adulteration of dried apricots.   U. S. v. 100 Cases, etc.    (F. D. C. No.
34688.   Sample Nos. 42221-L, 42222-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   March 13,1953, Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about February 4, 1952, by the Richmond-Chase"" 
Co., from San Jose, Calif.
PRODUCT:   300   25-pound cases of dried apricots at Philadelphia, Pa.
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,,
insect parts, and rodent excreta.
DISPOSITION : May 11, 1953. The shipper, 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 reprocessed under the supervi- 
sion of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. The product was 
reconditioned, with the result that 62 pounds were found unfit and were 
destroyed.
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