11243. Misbranding of canned peas.    U. S. v.  Stoughton Canning Co.    Plea of
guilty.    Fine, $1,200.     (F. D. C. No. 20197.    Sample Nos. 3660-H, 21530-H, 
43231-H.)
INFORMATION FILED : November 4, 1946, Western District of Wisconsin, against 
the Stoughton Canning Co., a corporation, Stoughton, Wis.
was below standard because of its high percentage of alcohol-insoluble solids; 
Section 403 (e) (1), it failed to bear a label containing the name and place of 
business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; Section 403 (e) (2), it 
failed to bear a label containing an accurate statement, or any statement what- 
ever, of the quantity of the contents; and, Section 403 (g) (2), it bore no label 
containing the name of the food specified in the definition and standard of 
identity for canned peas.
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 3 counts, a total 
fine of $1,200.