8925. Misbranding of apple butter.   IT. S. v. 423 Cases of Apple Butter.    Consent
decree   of   condemnation.     Product   ordered   released   for   relabeling.
(F. D. C. No. 10909.    Sample No. 6932-F.)
LIBEL FILED :    October 9,1943, Eastern District of Illinois.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about June 19 and September 3, 1943, by Hulman 
and Co., from Terre Haute, Ind.
PRODUCT: 423 cases, each containing 12 1-pound, 14-ounce jars, of apple butter 
at Mattoon, Ill.   Examination showed that the product was short-weight.
LABEL IN PART:    "Net weight 1 lb. 14 ozs.   Crystal Brand   Apple Butter." 
NATURE OF CHARGE:   Misbranding, Section 403 (a), the label statement, "Net 
Weight 1 lb. 14 ozs.," was false and misleading; and, Section 403 (e)  (2), the 
article failed to bear a label containing an accurate statement of the quantity 
of the contents.
DISPOSITION: November 6, 1943. Hulman and Co., claimant, having admitted 
the allegations of the libel, judgment of condemnation was entered and the 
product was ordered released for relabeling under the supervision of the Food 
and Drug Administration.