11241. Misbranding of canned peas.    U. S. v. Fall River Canning Co.    Plea of
guilty.    Fine, $2,800.     (F. D. C. No. 20196.    Sample Nos. 22381-H, 23511-H, 
23899-H, 24880-H, 24901-H, 24921-H, 52583-H, 52584-H.)
INFORMATION FILED :   November 4, 1946, Western District of Wisconsin, against
the Fall River Canning Co., Fall River and Janesville, Wis. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   Between the approximate dates of July 18 and August 30,
1945, from the State of Wisconsin into the States of Illinois, Missouri, Texas,
and Kentucky.
LABEL IN PART : (Cans, 3 shipments) "Eatmor Brand Wisconsin Peas," "Upper 
Deck June Peas," or "Wiscos Brand Wisconsin Peas Early June Peas"; 
(Cases, 2 shipments) "Merit Peas," or "Peas." The remainder was invoiced 
Ltd #4 Alaska," or "St #3 Alaska."
NATURE OF CHARGE : Misbranding, Section 403 (h) (1), the quality of the product 
as a whole was below standard because of the high percentage of alcohol- 
insoluble solids.
Various portions of product. Misbranding, Section 403 (e) (1), the article 
failed to bear a label containing the name and place of business of the manu- 
facturer, packer, or distributor; Section 403 (e) (2), it failed to bear a label 
containing an accurate statement, or any statement whatever, of the quantity of 
the contents; and, Section 403 (g) (2), it failed to bear a label containing the 
name of the food specified in the definition and standard of identity.
DISPOSITION : December 3, 1946. A plea of guilty having been entered on behalf 
of the defendant, the court imposed a fine of $400 on each of the 7 counts, a 
total fine of $2,800.