21084. Adulteration of dried pinto bKans.   U. S. v. 58 Bags * * *.    (F. D. C. No. 
-v 36310.    Sample No. 63254-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   On or about February 16,1954, Western District of Missouri.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about January 13,1954, by the Mountain States Bean 
Co., from Denver, Colo.
PRODUCT:   58   100-pound bags of dried pinto beans at Bolivar, Mo.
LABEL, IN PART : "Red Bird Brand Recleaned Pinto Beans Packed by Potato 
Growers Co-Op. Co., Eaton, Colorado."
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 pieces of 
dirt and stones.
DISPOSITION : March 18,1954. The Mountain States Bean Co., 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 brought into 
compliance with the law, under the supervision of the Food and Drug Adminis-
tration.   The product was segregated, -with the result that 558 pounds were 
found unfit and were denatured.