10869. Misbranding of peanut butter.    U. S. v. 24 Cases    *    *    *.    F. D. C. No.
19446.   Sample No. 12698-H.)
LIBEL FILED:   On or about March 22, 1946, District of Massachusetts.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about February 8, 1946, by the Crescent Nut and 
Chocolate Co., from Philadelphia, Pa.
PRODUCT: 24 cases, each containing 24 jars, of peanut butter at Boston, Mass. 
Examination showed that the product was short-weight.
LABEL IN PART:    "Crescent   Peanut Butter   *    *    *   Net Wt. 1 Lb. Avoir."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (e) (2), the product failed to 
bear a label containing an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents.
DISPOSITION : August 6, 1946. No claimant having appeared, judgment of con- 
demnation was entered and the product was ordered delivered to a charitable 
institution.