15777. Adulteration of frozen shrimp.   U. S. v. 40 Cases, etc. (and 2 other
seizure actions). (F. D. C. Nos. 28390, 28391, 28401, 28408. Sample Nos. 
61835-K, 61836-K, 61904-K, 61906-K.)
in whole or in part of a decomposed substance by reason of the presence of 
decomposed shrimp.
DISPOSITION : On January 6, 1950, the shipper having consented to the entry 
of decrees, judgments of condemnation were entered and the product was 
ordered released under bond to be denatured, under the supervision of the 
Food and Drug Administration. On February 10, 1950, the shipper having 
abandoned its claim, the court ordered that the product be sold to the highest 
bidder, to be converted into fertilizer or tankage under the supervision of the 
Food and Drug Administration. On March 2, 1950, no purchaser having been 
found, the court ordered that the product be delivered to a public institution, 
for use as fertilizer.
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES*
CANNED FRUIT