6138. Misbranding of canned peas.   IT. S. v. 69 Cases of Peas.   Default decree of
condemnation.   Product ordered sold in compliance with the law.    (F. D.
C. No. 12275.   Sample No. 72711-F.)
LIBEL FILED :   April 27,1944, Eastern District of Missouri.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about July 10,1943, by the Pardeeville Canning Co., 
from Pardeeville, Wis.   The product was shipped unlabeled.
PRODUCT:   69 cases, each containing 24 cans, of peas, at St. Louis, Mo.
VIOLATIONS CHARGED: Misbranding, Section 403 (e) (1), the article was food in 
package form and, when shipped, it failed to bear a label containing the name 
and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; Section 403 
(e) (2), it failed to bear an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents; 
and Section 403 (h) (1), it was below standard.
DISPOSITION : July 20,1944. No claimant having appeared, judgment of condem- 
nation was entered and the product was ordered sold, in compliance with the 
law, by the United States marshal.