10820. Misbranding of canned peas.   U. S. v. 481 Cases   *   *   *.   (F. D. C. No. 18356.
Sample No. 24901-H.)
LIBEL FILED:   November 9, 1945, Eastern District of Texas.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about July 18, 1945, by the Fall River Canning Co.,
from Janesville, Wis, 
PRODUCT:   481 cases, each containing 24 cans, of peas at Beaumont, Tex.   The
product was shipped unlabeled,- and no written agreement existed between
the shipper and the consignee as to its labeling.   It was invoiced as standard
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; 
and, Section 403 (g) (2), it failed to bear a label containing the common or 
usual name of the optional ingredient, as required by the definition and stand- 
ard of identity; and, Section 403 (h) (1), it failed to conform to the standard 
of quality because of high alcohol-insoluble solids, and it was not labeled to 
indicate that fact.
having consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was 
entered and the product was ordered released under bond, conditioned that it 
be relabeled under the supervision of the Federal Security Agency.