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On November 4, 1939, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.

12. Adulteration of flour. U. S. v. 92 Bags, etc., of Flour (and 1 other similar seizure action against same product). Product ordered destroyed. (F. D. C. Nos. 405, 406, 407, 408, 597. Sample Nos. 60884-D, 61007-D, 61009-D, 61010-D. 61030-D.)

On August 10 and 21, 1939, the United States attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana filed libels against 546 bags of flour at New Iberia, and 588 bags of flour at Houma, La., alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate commerce by General Mills, Inc., in part from Wichita Falls, Tex., and in part from Oklahoma City, Okla., on or about May 24 and August 10, 1939; and that it was adulterated in that it consisted wholly or in part of a filthy substance. The article was labeled in part: "Fast Seller [or "Purasnow," "White Magic," or "Royal Rose"] Flour."

On October 25, 27, and 28, 1939, no claimant having appeared, judgments of condemnation were entered and the product was ordered destroyed.

13. Adulteration of flour. U. S. v. 15 Sacks of Flour. Default decree of condemnation and destruction. (F. D. C. No. 380. Sample No. 61008.)

On August 10, 1939, the United States attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana filed a libel against 15 sacks of flour at New Iberia, La., alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate commerce by Morten Milling Co. from Dallas, Tex., on or about July 20, 1939; and that it was adulterated in that it consisted wholly or in part of a filthy vegetable substance. It was labeled in part: "La France Flour."

On October 27, 1939, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.

14. Adulteration of flour. U. S. v. 113 Bags of Flour. Consent decree of condemnation. Product ordered released under bond to be denatured. (F. D. C. No. 381. Sample No. 63052-D.)

On August 10, 1939, the United States attorney for the Northern District of Alabama filled a libel against 113 bags of flour at Birmingham, Ala., alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate commerce on or about June 5, 1939, by Cherokee Mills Co. from Nashville, Tenn.; and charging that it was adulterated in that it consisted wholly or in part of a filthy substance.

On August 12, 1939, the Birmingham Flour Co., Birmingham, Ala., claimant, having admitted the allegations of the libel, judgment of condemnation was entered, and the product was ordered released under bond conditioned that it be denatured in such manner that it could not be diverted to human use.

15. Adulteration of flour. U. S. v. 200 Sacks of Flour. Consent decree of condemnation and destruction. (F. D. C. No. 399. Sample No. 63062-D.)

On August 14, 1939, the United States attorney for the Northern District of Alabama filed a libel against 200 sacks of flour at Birmingham, Ala., alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate commerce on or about April 21 and June 2, 1939, by Dunlop Milling Co. from Clarksville, Tenn.; and charging that it was adulterated in that it consisted wholly or in part of a filthy substance. It was labeled in part: "Mary Jane Flour."

On August 22, 1939, the owner having consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.

16. Adulteration of flour. U. S. v. 499 Bags of Flour. Default decree of condemnation and destruction. (F. D. C. No. 444. Sample No. 61036-D.) On August 21, 1939, the United States attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana filed a libel against 499 bags of flour at New Orleans, La., alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate commerce by the Leger Mill Co. from Altus, Okla., on or about July 26, 1939; and that it was adulterated in that it consisted wholly or in part of a filthy vegetable substance.

On October 20, 1939, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.

17. Adulteration of flour. U. S. v. 20 Bags and 62 Bags of Flour. Default decrees of condemnation and destruction. Product ordered destroyed. (F. D. C. Nos. 453, 454. Sample Nos. 61038-D, 61039-D.)

On August 21, 1939, the United States attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana filed libels against 82 bags of flour at New. Orleans, La., alleging

that the article had been shipped in interstate commerce by Shawnee Milling Co. from Shawnee, Okla., on or about June 17, 1939; and that it was adulterated in that it consisted wholly or in part of a filthy vegetable substance. It was labeled in part "Climax Flour."

On October 20, 1939, no claimant having appeared, judgments of condemnation were entered and the product was ordered destroyed.

18. Adulteration of flour. U. S. v. 115 Bags of Flour. Default decree of condemnation and destruction. (F. D. C. No. 522. Sample No. 63070-D.)

On August 31, 1939, the United States attorney for the Middle District of Alabama filed a libel against 115 bags of flour at Montgomery, Ala., alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate commerce by the Acme-Evans Co. from Indianapolis, Ind., on or about April 27, 1939; and that it was adulterated in that it consisted wholly or in part of a filthy substance.

On October 10, 1939, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.

19. Adulteration of flour. U. S. v. 46 Bags of Flour. Default decree of condemnation and destruction. (F. D. C. No. 520. Sample No. 63068-D.)

On August 31, 1939, the United States attorney for the Middle District of Alabama filed a libel against 46 bags of flour at Montgomery, Ala., alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate commerce on or about June 30, 1939, by Lawrenceburg Roller Mills Co. from Lawrenceburg, Ind.; and charging that it was adulterated in that it consisted wholly or in part of a filthy substance. It was labeled in part: "Special Spring Clear Flour. Bleached."

On October 6, 1939, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.

20. Adulteration of flour. U. S. v. 30 Bags of Flour. Default decree of condemnation and destruction. (F. D. Č. No. 713. Sample No. 51483-D.)

On October 10, 1939, the United States attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania filed a libel against 30 bags of flour at Philadelphia, Pa., alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate commerce on or about June 15, 1939, by the Pueblo Flour Mills from Pueblo, Colo.; and charging that it was adulterated in that it consisted in whole or in part of a filthy substance. It was labeled in part "Lorado Flour."

On October 28, 1939, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.

21. Adulteration of flour. U. S. v. 350 Bags of Flour. Consent decree of condemnation. Product_released under bond to be denatured or manufactured into feed. (F. D. C. No. 733. Sample No. 61054-D.)

On October 12, 1939, the United States attorney for the Middle District of Alabama filed a libel against 350 bags of flour at Dothan, Ala., alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate commerce by Atlas Mills from Vincennes, Ind., on or about September 8, 1939; and that it was adulterated in that it consisted wholly or in part of a filthy substance. It was labeled in part: "Bleached W. Flour From Igleheart Brothers Inc. Evansville,

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On November 2, 1939, Indiana Flour Co., Inc., Dothan, Ala., claimant, having admitted the allegations of the libel, judgment of condemnation was entered, and the product was ordered released under bond to be disposed of for animal feed or for some purpose other than human consumption.

22. Adulteration of whole wheat flour. U. S. v. 35 Bags of Flour. Default decree of condemnation and destruction. (F. D. C. No. 814. Sample No. 60838-D.)

On July 27, 1939, the United States attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana filed a libel against 35 bags of flour at New Orleans, La., alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate commerce by Oklahoma City Mills from El Reno, Okla., on or about June 22, 1939; and that it was adulterated in that it consisted wholly or in part of a filthy vegetable substance. The article was labeled in part: "Texoka 100% Whole Wheat Flour Bleached Manufactured by General Mills, Inc."

On October 19, 1939, no claimant having appeared, Judgment of condemnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.

23. Adulteration of whole wheat flour. U. S. v. 28 Bags of Flour.

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cree of condemnation and destruction. (F. D. C. No. 342. Sample No. 56535-D.)

On August 3, 1939, the United States attorney for the Northern District of California filed a libel against 28 bags of flour at Sacramento, Calif., alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate commerce on or about March 30 and May 16, 1939. by Crowther Bros. Milling Co. from Malad City, Idaho; and charging that it was adulterated in that it consisted wholly or in part of a filthy substance.

On September 20, 1939, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.

24. Adulteration of rice flour. U. S. v. 10 Sacks of Rice Flour. Default decree of condemnation and destruction. (F. D. C. No. 341. Sample No. 41369-D.) On August 1, 1939, the United States attorney for the District of Idaho filed a libel against 10 sacks of rice flour at Idaho Falls, Idaho, alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate commerce on or about November 18, 1938, by Phillips Milling Co. from Sacramento, Calif.; and charging that it was adulterated in that it consisted wholly or in part of a filthy substance. It was labeled in part: "Phillips Golden State Rice Flour."

On August 29, 1939, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.

25. Adulteration of corn flour, grits, and corn meal.

U. S. v. 115 Bags of Corn

Flour, 13 Bags of Grits, and 5 Bags of Corn Meal. Default decree of condemnation and destruction. (F. D. C. Nos. 262, 442, 443. Sample Nos. 60847-D, 60848-D, 61034-D, 61035-D.)

On July 10 and August 21, 1939, the United States attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana filed libels against 115 bags of corn flour, 13 bags of grits, and 5 bags of corn meal at New Orleans, La., alleging that the articles had been shipped in interstate commerce by Evans Milling Co. from Indianapolis, Ind., on or about March 24 and May 20, 1939; and that they were adulterated in that they consisted wholly or in part of filthy vegetable substances. The articles were labeled in part variously: "Emco Pure White Corn Flour"; "Emco Fine Grits"; or "Emco White Cream Meal."

On October 19 and 20, 1939, no claimant having appeared, judgments of condemnation were entered and the products were ordered destroyed.

26. Adulteration of corn meal. U. S. v. 210 Bags and 200 Bags of Corn Meal. Consent decree of condemnation. Product released under bond to be disposed of for animal feed. (F. D. C. Nos. 676, 677. Sample Nos. 65841-D, 65844-D, 79137-D.)

On or about October 5, 1939, the United States attorney for the Southern District of Florida filed libels against 410 bags of corn meal at Jacksonville, Fla., alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate commerce by Farmers Milling Co., Inc., from Valdosta, Ga., on or about September 20 and 21, 1939; and that it was adulterated in that it consisted in whole or in part of a filthy substance. It was labeled in part: "Valmeco Old Style Southern Corn Meal." On October 25, 1939, Farmers Milling Co., Inc., having appeared as claimant, Judgment of condemnation was entered, and the product was ordered released under bond to be denatured under the supervision of this Department, and disposed of for animal feed.

27. Adulteration of wheat cereal. U. S. v. 14 Bags of Ralston Wheat Cereal. Default decree of eondemnation and destruction. (F. D. C. No. 712. Sample No. 51485-D.)

On October 10, 1939, the United States attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania filed a libel against 14 bags of Ralston wheat cereal at Philadelphia, Pa.; alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate commerce within the period from on or about June 14 to July 18, 1939, by Ralston Purina Co. from Battle Creek, Mich.; and charging that it was adulterated in that it consisted in whole or in part of a filthy substance.

On October 28, 1939, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.

Nos. 28 and 29 report seizure and disposition of corn meal that was in interstate commerce at the time of examination, and was found to be insect-infested and to contain rodent hairs at that time.

28. Adulteration of corn meal. U. S. v. 210 Bags of Corn Meal. Product released under bond to be disposed of for animal feed. (F. D. C. No. 631. Sample No. 66360-D.)

On September 22, 1939, the United States attorney for the Southern District of Florida filed a libel against 210 bags of corn meal at Jacksonville, Fla., alleging that the article had been shipped by the Eelbeck Milling Co. from Omaha, Ga., on or about September 16, 1939; and charging that it was adulterated in that it consisted in whole or in part of a filthy substance.

On October 11, 1939, the Eelbeck Milling Co. having appeared as claimant, judgment of condemnation was entered, and the product was ordered released under bond to be reconditioned under the supervision of this Department, and disposed of for animal feed.

29. Adulteration of corn meal. U. S. v. 21 Bags of Meal (and 3 other seizure actions against corn meal). Default decrees of condemnation and destruction. (F. D. C. Nos. 600 to 603, incl. Sample Nos. 66233-D to 66236-D, incl.)

On September 15, 1939, the United States attorney for the Southern District of Florida filed libels against 143 96-pound bags, 11 48-pound bags, and 14 24-pound bags of corn meal at Jacksonville, Fla., alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate commerce on or about August 31 and September 8, 1939, by Juliette Milling Co. from Juliette, Ga.; and charging that it was adulterated. It was labeled in part: "Juliette Meal," or "Water Mill Meal."

The article was alleged to be adulterated in that it consisted in whole or in part of a filthy substance.

On October 7, 1939, no claimant having appeared, judgments of condemnation were entered and the product was ordered destroyed.

PRETZEL STICKS

30. Misbranding of pretzel sticks. U. S. v. 2,996 Packages of Pretzel Sticks. Consent decree of condemnation. Product released under bond to be repacked and relabeled. (F. D. C. No. 404. Sample Nos. 67531-D, 67532-D.) This product was short weight, the container was filled to about 60 percent of its capacity, and the net-weight declaration was inconspicuous since it was printed on the top and bottom and did not appear on the main panels.

On August 16, 1939, the United States attorney for the District of New Jersey filed a libel against 2,996 packages of pretzel sticks at Hoboken, N. J., alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate commerce on or about July 18 and 21, 1939, by Hygrade Bakery from Philadelphia, Pa.; and charging that it was misbranded. The article was labeled in part: "Net Weight 1 Lb." It was alleged to be misbranded in that the statement of weight on the label was false and misleading since it was not correct. It was alleged to be misbranded further in that its container was so filled as to be misleading, in that it was in package form and failed to bear an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents, and in that the statement of weight was not prominently placed on the label with such conspicuousness as to render it likely to be read by the ordinary individual under customary conditions of purchase.

On August 28, 1939, claimants Charles Zeitz and Philip Frank, trading as the Hygrade Bakery, having admitted the allegations of the libel, judgment of condemnation was entered and the product was ordered released under bond to be repacked and relabeled in compliance with the law.

DAIRY PRODUCTS

BUTTER

Nos. 31 to 52, inclusive, of this publication report the seizure and disposition of butter which contained less than 80 percent of milk fat. (The act of Congress defining butter and providing a standard therefor, which is made applicable to the provisions of this act, requires that butter shall contain not less than 80 percent by weight of milk fat.)

81. Adulteration of butter. U. S. v. 15 Tubs of Butter. Consent decree of condemnation. Product released under bond to be reworked. (F. D. C. No. 348. Sample No. 55629-D.)

On July 15, 1939, the United States attorney for the Northern District of Illinois filed a libel against 15 tubs of butter at Chicago, Ill., alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate commerce on or about June 20, 1939, by

Farmers Union Cooperative Creamery from Superior, Nebr.; and charging that it was adulterated in that a product which contained less than 80 percent by weight of milk fat had been substituted for butter.

On September 29, 1939, L. D. Schreiber & Co., Inc., claimant, having admitted the allegations of the libel, judgment of condemnation was entered, and the product was ordered released under bond conditioned that it be reworked to contain at least 80 percent of milk fat.

82. Adulteration of butter. U. S. v. 10 Tubs of Butter. Default decree of condemnation. Product ordered delivered to a charitable institution. (F. D. C. No. 332. Sample No. 60791-D.)

On July 13, 1939, the United States attorney for the Southern District of New York filed a libel against 10 tubs of butter at New York, N. Y., alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate commerce on or about July 4, 1939, by Fauquier Creamery Co., Marshall, Va. (member Monticello Dairy Corporation), in pool shipment by truck from Culpeper Creamery Co., Culpeper, Va.; and charging that it was adulterated in that a product which contained less than 80 percent by weight of milk fat had been substituted for butter.

On July 26, 1939, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation was entered and the product was ordered delivered to a charitable institution.

83. Adulteration of butter.

U. S. v. 12 Tubs of Butter. Consent decree of condemnation. Product ordered released under bond to be reworked. C. No. 844. Sample Nos. 55628-D, 55632-D.)

(F. D. On July 15, 1939, the United States attorney for the Northern District of Illinois filed a libel against 12 tubs of butter at Chicago, Ill., alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate commerce on or about June 25, 1939, by Granger Farmers Cooperative Creamery from Granger, Minn.; and charging that it was adulterated in that a product which contained less than 80 percent by weight of milk fat had been substituted for butter.

On July 25, 1939, H. C. Christians Co., Chicago, Ill., claimant, having admitted the allegations of the libel, judgment of condemnation was entered, and the product was ordered released under bond conditioned that it be reworked so that it contain at least 80 percent milk fat.

84. Adulteration of butter. U. S. v. 15 Tubs of Butter. Consent decree of condemnation. Product ordered released under bond to be reworked. (F. D. C. No. 333. Sample No. 67683-D.)

On July 18, 1939, the United States attorney for the Southern District of New York filed a libel against 15 tubs of butter at New York, N. Y., alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate commerce on or about July 5, 1939, by Glen Ullin Creamery, Glen Ullin, N. Dak.; and charging that it was adulterated in that a product which contained less than 80 percent by weight of milk fat had been substituted for butter.

On August 3, 1939, Fortgang Bros., Inc., New York, N. Y., claimant, having admitted the allegations of the libel, judgment of condemnation was entered, and the product was ordered released under bond conditioned that it be reworked so that it contain at least 80 percent of milk fat.

85. Adulteration of butter. U. S. v. 18 Tubs of Butter. Consent decree of condemnation. Product ordered released under bond to be reworked. (F. D. C. No. 331. Sample No. 67684-D.) On July 18, 1939, the United States attorney for the Southern District of New York filed a libel against 18 tubs of butter at New York, N. Y., alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate commerce on or about June 29, 1939, by Catawba Creamery from Catawba, Wis.; and charging that it was adulterated in that a product which contained less than 80 percent by weight of milk fat had been substituted for butter.

On August 1, 1939, Catawba Creamery, claimant, having admitted the allegations of the libel, judgment of condemnation was entered, and the product was ordered released under bond conditioned that it be reworked so that it contain at least 80 percent butterfat.

86. Adulteration of butter.

U. S. v. 11 Tubs of Butter. Consent decree of condemnation. Product released under bond to be reworked. (F. D. C. No. 395. Sample Nos. 55630-D, 55801-D.)

On July 19, 1939, the United States attorney for the Northern District of Illinois filed a libel against 11 tubs of butter at Chicago, Ill., alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate commerce on or about June 2, 5, 7, and 9,

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