11624. Misbranding of canned apricots.    IT. S. v. 426 Cases    *    *    *.    (F. D. C.
No. 21048.   Sample No. 456S9-H.)
LIBEL FILED :    September 30,1946, Southern District of New York.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about July 30, 1946, by the Fruitvale Canning Co., 
from Oakland, Calif.
PRODUCT: 426 cases, each containing 24 1-pound, 14-ounce cans, of apricots at 
New York, N. Y.
LABEL IN PART: "Krasdale Whole Unpeeled Apricots In Heavy Syrup 
*    *   *   Krasdale Foods, Inc.   New York, N. Y.   Distributors."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (g) (2), the article failed to con- 
form to the definition and standard of identity for canned apricots since its 
label failed to bear, as required, the name of the optional packing medium 
present. The label bore the statement "In Heavy Syrup," whereas the article 
was packed in sirup designated as "Light Sirup" in the definition and standard.
DISPOSITION: December 6, 1946. Krasdale Foods, Inc., claimant, having ad- 
mitted the allegations of the libel, judgment of condemnation was entered 
and the product was ordered released under bond, conditioned that it be re- 
labeled in compliance with the law, under the supervision of the Food and 
Drug Administration.