8220. Adulteration of dried figs. U. S. v. 20 Cartons of Dried Figs. Default 
decree of condemnation. Product ordered delivered to the National 
Zoological Park.    (F. D. C. No. 16666.    Sample No. 3102-H.)
LIBEL FILED :    June 29, 1945, District of Columbia.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT:   On or about April 30, 1945, by the Clara Val Packing Co.,
from Baltimore, Md.
PRODUCT: 20 cartons, each containing 24 1-pound packages, of dried figs at 
Washington, D. C.
LABEL IN PART: "Clara-Val Large Black Mission Figs * * * Packed by 
Clara Val Packing Co.   Morgan Hill, Calif."
VIOLATIONS CHARGED: Adulteration, Section 402 (a)(3), the article consisted 
in whole or in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of rodent 
excreta, rodent hairs, and insect fragments; and, Section 402 (a) (4), it had 
been prepared under insanitary conditions whereby it may have been con- 
taminated with filth.
DISPOSITION : August 21, 1945. No claimant having appeared, judgment of con- 
demnation was entered and the product was ordered delivered to the National 
Zoological Park, Washington, D. C, for use as animal feed.