10646. Misbranding of canned peas.    U.  S. v.  1,347 Cases    *    *    *.  (F.  D.  C.
No. 18209.    Sample No. 10564-H.)
LIBEL FILED : ^October 26, 1945, Western District of Pennsylvania. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   On or about August 17, 1945, by the Durand Canning Co., 
from Durand, Wis.
PRODUCT: 1,347 cases, each containing 24 cans, of peas at Pittsburgh, Pa. The 
product was shipped unlabeled and invoiced as "Std. #4 Alaska Peas."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding Section 403 (h) (1), the product was below 
standard in quality because of high alcohol-insoluble solids; Section 403 (g) (2), 
it failed to bear a label stating the name of the food specified in the definition 
and standard of identity for canned peas; Section 403 (e) (1), it failed to bear 
a label containing the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, 
or distributor; and, Section 403 (e) (2), it failed to bear a label containing an 
accurate statement of the quantity of the contents.
DISPOSITION : November 9, 1945. Francis H. Leggett and Co., New York, N. Y., 
claimant, having consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation 
was entered and the product was ordered released under bond to be relabeled 
under the supervision of the Food and Drug Administration.