10749. Misbranding of candy.   U. S. v. 19 Boxes, etc.    (F. D. C. No. 19171.    Sample
Nos. 9115-H, 9116-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   February 7,1946, District of New Jersey.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about January 9, 1946, by Kopper's "Chocolate Spe- 
cialty Co., from New York, N. Y.
PRODUCT: 19 boxes and 22 boxes of candy at Plainfleld, N. J. Examination 
showed that the product was short-weight.
LABEL, IN PART : "Kopper's Mocha Melba Net Weight % Lb.," or "Kopper's Se- 
lected Chocolates   Net Weight One Pound."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (e) (2), the product failed to 
bear labels containing accurate statements of the quantity of the contents, 
since the boxes contained less than the declared weight.
DISPOSITION : April 29, 1946. Kopper's Chocolate Specialty Co., claimant, hav- 
ing admitted the allegations of the libel, judgment of condemnation was en- 
tered and the product was ordered released under bond to be repacked to 
full weight under the supervision of the Food and Drug Administration.