11661. Misbranding of canned peas.    U. S. v. 54 Cases    *    *    *.    (F. D. C. No.
20752.   Sample No. 54221-H.)
LIBEL FILED :    On or about September 16,1946, Southern District of Florida.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about May 15, 1946, by the Mississippi Valley Can- 
ning Co., from Osceola, Ark.
PRODUCT: 54 cases, each containing 6 No. 10 cans, of peas at Miami, Fla. Exami- 
nation showed that the product was substandard in quality because of the high 
percentage of alcohol-insoluble solids. The average net weight of the cans ex- 
amined was 7 pounds 3.6 ounces, whereas the cans were labeled "Net Wt. 1 Lb. 
4 oz."
LABEL, IN PART :   "Delta Club   Early June Variety Sifted Peas."
NATURE OF CHARGE:   Misbranding, Section 403  (e)   (2), the article failed to
bear a label containing an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents;
and, Section 403 (h) (1), it was below standard. 
DISPOSITION:   December 10, 1946.   No claimant having appeared, judgment of
forfeiture was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.