20293. Adulteration of unshelled peKans.  U. S. v. 38 Cases * * *.   (F. D. C. No.
34490.   Sample No. 40946-L.) 
LIBEL FILED :   December 16,1952, Western District of Washington. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :    On or about November 4,1950, from Albany, Ga.
PRODUCT: 38 cases, each containing 25 1-pound bags, of unshelled pecans at 
Seattle, Wash.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 4#2 (a) (3), the article consisted 
in whole or in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of insect- 
damaged pecans, and of a decomposed substance by reason of the presence of 
moldy pecans; and the article was otherwise unfit for food by reason of the 
presence of rancid peKans. The article was adulterated while held for sale 
after shipment in interstate commerce.
DISPOSITION :   May 18, 1953.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.