6348. Misbranding1 of canned peas.   XJ. S. v. 100 Cases of Canned Peas (and 3 other
seizure actions against canned peas). Decree of condemnation. Product 
ordered released under bond to be relabeled. (F. D. C. Nos. 11436, 11439, 
11513,  11573.     Sample Nos. 58525-F, 58526-F, 58529-F, 58530-F.)
LIBEL FILED:   Between December 16, 1943, and January 4, 1944, District of
Columbia. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT:   From on or about June 16 to  September 20, 1943, by
A. W. Feeser & Co., Inc., from Silver Eun and Taneytown, Md. 
PRODUCT:   1,920 cases, each containing 24 cans, of peas at Washington, D. C. 
LABEL IN PART:    (Cans) "Mabro   *   *   *   Early June Peas   Distributed by
Mazo Bros. Co. Washington D. C," or "Keymar Brand Early June Peas."
VIOLATION CHARGED: Misbranding, Section 403 (h) (1), this product was below 
standard because of the high alcohol-insoluble solids content of all the lots. 
In addition, two lots were below standard because of the high percentage of 
ruptured peas in the containers.
Feeser & Co., Inc., Westminster, Md., having appeared as claimant, judgment 
of condemnation was entered and the product was ordered released under 
bond to be relabeled under the supervision of the Food and Drug Admin- 
istration.