9320. Adulteration of dates.    U. S. v. 11 Cartons of Dates.    Default decree of
condemnation and destruction.    (F. D. C. No. 18778.   Sample No. 44216-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   January 2,1946, Southern District of California.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   On or about November 9, 1945, by M. L. Reid, from Yuma,
Ariz. 
PRODUCT:   11   15-pound cartons of dates at Los Angeles, Calif. 
NATURE OF CHARGE:   Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted in
whole or in part of a filthy and decomposed substance by reason of the presence
of insects, insect excreta, and fermented dates.
DISPOSITION: February 7, 1946. No claimant having appeared, judgment of 
condemnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.