11832. Adulteration and misbranding of black pepper.    U. S. v. 46 Cards, etc.
(and 1 other seizure action).     (F. D. C. Nos. 20771, 21022.    Sample Nos. 
1775-H, 1777-H, 1781-H.)
LIBELS FILED:    On or about September 4 and 24, 1946, Northern District of
Georgia. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   On or about August 2, 7, and 28, 1946, by Louis Travaglini,
from Philadelphia, Pa. 
PRODUCT:   190 cards, each containing 12   %-ounce packages, of black pepper
and 15 cases, each containing 24 cards of 12    %-ounce packages, of the same
product at Atlanta, Ga. 
LABEL IN PART:    "Red Star   Pure   Black Pepper   Packed by Red Star Pack- 
ing Co.    *    *    *   Brooklyn, N. T. [or "Philadelphia, Pa."]," or "Pure Black
Pepper   *    *    *   Packed by Di Rita Food Products   Philadelphia, Penna." 
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (b)   (2), a substance consisting
of salt, starch, and pepper had been substituted in whole or in part for pure
black pepper.
Misbranding, Section 403  (a), the designation "Pure Black Pepper" was
false and misleading. 
DISPOSITION :   October 4 and 23, 1946.   No claimant having appeared, judgments
of condemnation were entered and the product was ordered destroyed.