12586. Adulteration of black walnut kernels.   U. S. v. 3 Cases    *    *    *.    (F. D. C.
No. 18866.   Sample No. 52621-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   January 24, 1946, Southern District of Indiana.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about December 14, 1945, by Block Brothers, from 
Nashville, Tenn.
PRODUCT: 3 cases, each containing 55 pounds, of black walnut kernels at 
Indianapolis, Ind.
LABEL, IN PART :    "Tennessee Belle Brand   Black Walnut Kernels."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the article consisted 
in whole or in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of rodent 
hair fragments, and E. coli, an organism which indicates pollution of fecal 
origin.
DISPOSITION: March 27, 1946. Block Brothers, claimant, having admitted the 
allegations of the libel, and having consented to the entry of a decree, judg- 
ment of condemnation was entered and the product was ordered released 
under bond, conditioned that it be washed and pasteurized to remove all filth 
and pollution, under the supervision of the Federal Security Agency.