8784. Misbranding of peanut and salad oils.   U. S. v. 399 Cases of Peanut Oil and
100 Cases of Corn and Cottonseed Salad Oil. Consent decree of condem- 
nation. Products ordered released under bond. (F. D. C. Nos. 15436, 15438. 
Sample Nos. 28116-H, 28119-H, 28127-H.)
LIBELS FILED :   March 12 and 15,1945, Western District of Washington.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about January 6, 1945, by the Italian Cook Oil 
Corporation, from Brooklyn, N. Y.
PRODUCT: 399 cases, each containing 24 1-pint bottles, of peanut oil and 100 
cases, each containing 6 1-gaUon cans, of corn and cottonseed salad oil at 
Seattle, Wash.   Examination showed that the products were short-volume.
LABEL, IN PART: "Royal Cook Brand Peanut Oil One Pint," or "One Gallon 
Italian Cook Brand   Pure Corn and Cottonseed Salad Oil."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (e) (2), the products failed to 
bear labels containing accurate statements of the quantity of the contents.
DISPOSITION: April 20, 1945. The cases having been consolidated, and the 
Italian Cook Oil Corporation, claimant, having consented to the entry of a 
decree, judgment of condemnation was entered and the products were ordered 
released under bond to be repackaged and relabeled under the supervision 
of the Federal Security Agency.