6117. Adulteration of prunes, in sirup.    U. S. v. 499 Gases of Prunes in Syrup.
Default decree of condemnation and destruction.     (F. D.  C. No.  10257. 
Sample No. 11325-F.)
LIBEL FILED :   On July 14, 1943, in the Western District of Washington, against
298 cases; amended libel filed July 17,1943, to cover a total of 499 cases. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT:   On or about June 24, 1943, by the A. M. Beebe Co., Inc.,
from San Francisco, Calif. 
PRODUCT:   499 cases, each containing 12 30-ounce jars, of prunes, in sirup, at
Tacoma, Wash. 
LABEL IN PART :   "Sun-Blest Prepared Prunes in Syrup   *   *   *   Tiedemann &
Gomorrah   Distributors   San Francisco, Calif." 
VIOLATION CHARGED:   Adulteration, Section 402 (a)   (3), the product consisted
in whole or in part of filthy substances, rodent hairs and insect excreta. 
DISPOSITION :   June 16, 1944.   The sole intervenor having withdrawn its claim,
judgment of condemnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.
DRIED FRUITS