13909. Adulteration of pretzels.   U. S. v. 104 Cartons, etc.   (F. D. C. No. 25498.
Sample Nos. 9219-K, 9220-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   August 25, 1948, Southern District of New York.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about July 20, 1948, by the Columbia Pretzel Co., 
from Columbia, Pa.
PRODUCT: Pretzels. 104 cartons, each containing 12 5%-ounce bags, and 27 
caddies, each containing 7 pounds, at Bronx, N. Y.
LABEL IN PART: (Bag) "Midgets Toasted Pretzels"; (caddy) "Mutual Biscuit 
Co.   7 Lbs.   Midget Thin Pretzel."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted 
in whole or in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of in- 
sect fragments and rodent hair fragments; and, Section 402 (a) (4), it had 
been prepared under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become 
contaminated with filth.
DISPOSITION: September 14, 1948. Default decree of condemnation and 
destruction.