11426. Misbranding of apple butter.   U. S. v. 49 Cases   *   *   *.    (F. D. C. No. 21090.
Sample No. 41949-H.)
LIBEL FILED :    September 30,1946, Eastern District of Virginia.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :    On or about August 12, 1946, by the Adams Apple Products
Corp., from Bendersville, Pa. 
PRODUCT:   49 cases, each containing 6   7-pound, 8-ounce cans, of apple butter
at Norfolk, Va.   Analysis showed that the product contained less than 43
percent soluble solids,
LABEL IN PART :    "Adams Maid Brand   Apple Butter."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (g) (1), the article failed to con- 
form to the definition and standard of identity prescribed in the regulations for 
apple butter, which definition and standard requires that the product be con- 
centrated by heat to such point that the soluble solids of the finished product 
is not less than 43 percent.
DISPOSITION: November 1, 1946. No claimant having appeared, judgment of 
condemnation was entered and the product was ordered delivered to welfare 
organizations.