6610. Adulteration of macaroni.    U. S. v. 197 Cartons and 733 Cases of Elbow
Macaroni.    Default decree of condemnation.    Product ordered delivered 
to   charitable   institutions,   for   denaturing   and   use   as   animal   feed.
(F. D. C. No. 11909.   Sample Nos. 61099-F, 61100-F, 61441-F.)
LIBEL FILED:    February 28, 1944, Western District of Texas.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about April 6, 1943, by the Kentucky Macaroni 
Co., Inc., from Louisville, Ky.
PRODUCT: 197 cartons, each containing 10 pounds, of macaroni, and 733 cases, 
each containing 24    6-ounce cartons, of macaroni at San Antonio, Tex.
LABEL IN PART:    (Carton) "Rex [or "Jay-Tee Brand"] Elbow Macaroni."
VIOLATION CHARGED: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted 
in whole or in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of insect frag- 
ments, insect excreta, rodent excreta, and rodent hairs.
DISPOSITION: April 5, 1944. No claimant having appeared, judgment of con- 
demnation was entered and the product was ordered delivered to charitable 
institutions, for denaturing and use as animal feed.