1131. Adulteration of apples.    U. S. v. 39 Bushels of Apples.    Default decree of
condemnation and destruction.    (F. D. C. No. 2439.    Sample No. 24021-E.)
This product contained excessive lead.
On July 16, 1940, the Unied States attorney for the Eastern District of 
Pennsylvania filed a libel against 39 bushels of apples at Philadelphia, Pa., 
alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate commerce on or about 
July 12, 1940, by Townsend's from Selbyville, Del.; and charging that it was 
adulterated in that it contained an added poisonous or deleterious substance, 
lead, which might have rendered it injurious to health.
On August 17, 1940, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation 
was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.