21388. Adulteration of canned sweetpotatoes. U. St v. 80 Cases * * *. (F. D. C. No. 36488. Sample No. 72655-L.) LIBEL FILED: April 6, 1954, Middle District of North Carolina. ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about February 11, 1953, from Roanoke, Ya. This was a return shipment. PRODUCT: 80 cases, each containing 24 cans, of sweetpotatoes at West Jefferson, N.C. LABEL IN PART: (Can) "Pride O' Ashe Brand * * * Fancy Whole Sweet Potatoes Packed In Heavy Syrup * * * Contents 1 Lb. 13 Ozs." NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the article consisted in whole or in part of a decomposed substance. DISPOSITION : June 15, 1954. Default decree of condemnation and destruction.