9569. Misbranding of canned peas.   U. S. v. 175 Cases of Canned Peas.    Consent
decree of condemnation.   Product ordered released under bond.    (F. D. C.
No. 19164.    Sample No. 35609-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   February 4, 1946, Eastern District Missouri. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT:   On or about August 17, 1945, by the Oostburg Canning 
Co., from Oostburg, Wis.
PRODUCT: 175 cases, each containing 24 cans, of peas at St. Louis, Mo. The 
product was shipped unlabeled to St. Louis, at which point the-cans were 
labeled as set forth below.
LABEL IN PART : "Contents 1 Lb. 4 Oz. From the Heart of Dairyland Wiscon- 
sin Medium Early June Peas." 

NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403(e), the article failed to bear a 
label containing the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, 
or distributor, and an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents; 
Section 403 (g) (2), the label failed toTJear, as required by the regulations, the 
name of the food specified in the definition and standard of identity for'canned 
peas; and, Section 403(h) (1), the product fell below the standard.
DISPOSITION: March 8," 1946. The Oostburg Canning Co., claimant, having 
consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was entered and 
the product was ordered released under bond to be brought into compliance 
with the law, under the supervision of the Federal Security Agency.