10283. Misbranding of crab meal  (poultry feed).    V. S. v. Sea Board Supply Co.
Plea of nolo contendere.    Fine, $300.     (F. D. C. No. 17789.    Sample Nos. 
32745-H, 32747-H.)
INFORMATION FILED :   January 29,1946, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, against
the Sea Board Supply Co., a corporation, Philadelphia, Pa. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT:    On or about March 26 and 29, 1945, from the State of
Pennsylvania into the State of Maryland. 
PRODUCT:   Analyses of samples from the 2 shipments showed an average of
29.16 and 29.68 percent, respectively, of crude protein. 
LABEL, IN PART :   "Sea Board Products   Crab Meal." 
NATURE OF CHARGE:   Misbranding, Section 403 (a), the statement "Guaranteed
Analysis   Protein 32.00%," borne on the label of the article, was false and
misleading since the product contained less than 32 percent of protein.
DISPOSITION: March 13, 1946. A plea of nolo contendere having been entered, 
the court imposed a fine of $150 on each count, a total fine of $300.