9380. Misbranding of candy-coated peanuts.   17. S. v. 288 Boxes and 336 Boxes of
Candy-coated Peanuts.    Decree ordering- release of the product under 
bond.    (F. D. C. No. 18739.    Sample Nos. 37946-H, 37947-H.)
LIBEL FILED :    January 8,1946, Eastern District of Washington.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about November 5 and 13,1945, by the Snax Products 
Co., from Los Angeles, Calif.
PRODUCT: 288 boxes and 336 boxes, each containing 12 cellophane bags, of 
candy-coated peanuts at Spokane, Wash. Examination showed that the prod- 
uct was short-weight.
LABEL IN PART: "Candy-Coated Peanuts 100 Wt. 2 Ozs.," or "Snax Boston 
Beans Candy Coated   Peanuts   Net Weight 2 Oz."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (e) (2), the article failed to 
bear a label containing an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents.
DISPOSITION: March 15, 1946. A. Provisor, owner of the Snax Products Co., 
claimant, having admitted the allegations of the libel, judgment was entered 
ordering the release of the product under bond, conditioned that the packages of 
peanuts be broken open, and that the contents be sold in bulk, or repacked, 
under the supervision of the Food and Drug Administration.