21444. Adulteration of hams.   U. S. v. 23 Hams * * *.    (F. D. C. No. 36561.
Sample No. 75370-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   On or about May 5, 1954, District of Maryland.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :    On or about April 1, 1952, from Smithfield, Va.
PRODUCT: 23 hams, each weighing approximately 13 pounds, at Baltimore, Md., 
in possession of the Laurel Distributing Co.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the article consisted 
in whole or in part of a filthy substance by reason1 of the presence of insects; 
and, Section 402 (a) (4), the article had been held under insanitary conditions 
whereby it may have become contaminated with filth. The article was adul- 
terated while held for sale after shipment in interstate commerce.
DISPOSITION :   May 26, 1954.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.