21579. Adulteration of canned sauerkraut. U. S. v. 42 Cases * * *. (F. D. C. No. 36721. Sample No. 82780-L.) LIBEL FILED : April 20, 1954, Western District of Pennsylvania. ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about March 11, 1954, by the Empire State Pickling Co.from Phelps, N. Y. PRODUCT: 42 cases, each containing 24 cans, of sauerkraut at Ambridge, Pa. LABEL IN PART: (Can) "Silver Floss Brand Contents 1 Lb. 11 Oz. Sauer- kraut." 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 insects and insect fragments; and, Section 402 (a) (4), the article had been prepared under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth. DISPOSITION : June 22, 1954. Default decree of condemnation and destruction. TOMATOES AND TOMATO PRODUCTS