21642. Adulteration of apple pomace.   U. S. v. 3,526 Bags * * *.    (F. D. C. No.
36747.   Sample No. 90125-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   May 19, 1954, Western District of Missouri.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about November 23, 27, and 30, 1953, from North 
Rose, N. Y..
PRODUCT: 3,526 75-pound bags of apple pomace at Kansas City, Mo., in posses- 
sion of the Speas Co.
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 bird 
excreta; and, Section 402 (a) (4), the article had been held under insanitary 
conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth. The article 
was adulterated while held for sale after shipment in interstate commerce.
DISPOSITION : June 8, 1954. The Speas Co., claimant, having consented to the 
entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was entered and the court ordered 
that the product be released under bond for segregation and destruction 
of the unfit portion, under the supervision of the Department of Health, 
Education, and Welfare. 232 75-pound bags were found unfit and were 
destroyed.
VEGETABLES AND VEGETABLE PRODUCTS*