7782. Adulteration and misbranding of Cheddar cheese.    U.  S. v. 22 Boxes of 
,  Cheddar   Cheese.    Consent   decree   of   condemnation.    Product   ordered
released under bond.     (F. D. C. No. 13185.    Sample Nos. 62920-F, 89944-F.)
LIBEL FILED:    On or about August 12, 1944, Western District of Missouri.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about April 18,1944, by the Pet Milk Co., from Hunts-
ville, Ark. 
PRODUCT: 22 boxes of Cheddar cheese at Springfield, Mo.
'VIOLATIONS CHARGED: Adulteration, Section 402 (b) (1), a valuable constituent, 
milk fat, had been in part omitted from the product; and, Section 402 (b) (2), 
an article deficient in milk fat had been substituted in whole or in part for 
Cheddar cheese, which it purported and was represented to be.
Misbranding, Section 403 (e) (1), the product failed to bear a label con- 
taining the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or dis- 
tributor; and, Section 403 (g) (1), it failed to conform to the definition and 
standard of identity for Cheddar cheese since it contained in its solids less 
than 50 percent of milk fat.
DISPOSITION : September 30, 1944. The Pet Milk Co., claimant, having admitted 
the allegations of the libel, judgment of condemnation was entered and 
the product was ordered released under bond, conditioned that it be brought 
into compliance with the law, under the supervision of the Food and Drug 
Administration.
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