11755. Misbranding of linseed meal and Flaxseed Screenings Oil Feed.    U. S. v.
Bisbee Linseed Co.    Plea of nolo contendere.    Fine, S60.     (F. D. C. No.
21470.    Sample Nos. 34168-H, 34170-H.)
INFORMATION FILED : April 29, 1947, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, against 
the Bisbee Linseed Co., a corporation, Philadelphia, Pa.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   On or about March 29 and April 29, 1946, from the State of
Pennsylvania into the State of Maryland. 
LABEL IN PART:    "Bisbee Brand   34% Protein   Old Process   Linseed Meal
Guaranteed Analysis   Protein Minimum 34%," or   "Bisbee Brand   25% Pro-
tein Flaxseed Screenings Oil Feed Guaranteed Analysis Protein Minimum 
25'/c"
NATURE OF CHARGE : Misbranding, Section 403 (a), the quoted statements on the 
labels were false and misleading. These statements represented and suggested 
that the linseed meal contained not less than 34 percent of protein and that the 
Flaxseed Screenings Oil Feed contained not less than 25 percent of protein, 
whereas the amount of protein in the articles was less than the amount they 
were represented to contain.
DISPOSITION : August 11, 1947. A plea of nolo contendere having been entered, 
the court imposed a fine of $60.