1897. Misbranding of vanilla extract.    IT. 8. v. 15 Cases and 20 Cases of Vanilla
Extract.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.    (F. D. C. No.
8661.   Sample No. 55368-E.)
This product contained a smaller proportion of alcohol than that declared on 
the label; and it was deceptively packaged in that the distance from the top
of the bottle to the top of the carton was approximately %-inch, and the cartons 
each had a cardboard liner.
On January 10, 1941> the United States attorney for the Western District of 
Washington filed a libel against 35 cases, each containing 24 bottles, of vanilla 
extract at Seattle, Wash., alleging that the article had been shipped in inter- 
state commerce on or about October 31, 1940, by Wadhams & Co. from Portland, 
Oreg.; and charging that it was misbranded. It was labeled in part: (Cartons) 
"Contents 1 [or "2"] Fl. Oz. Red and White Brand Extract of Pure Vanilla."
The article was alleged to be misbranded (1) in that the statement on the 
individual bottle cartons, "50% Alcohol," was false and misleading as applied 
to an article containing slightly less than 35 percent alcohol; (2) in that the 
statement on the bottle cartons* "Guaranteed Absolutely Pure and to comply 
with all pure food laws," was false and misleading since it was incorrect; 
and (3) in that its container was so made, formed, or filled, as to be misleading.
On April 24, 1941, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation 
was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.