11839. Misbranding of black pepper.    U. S. v. 96 Cards    *    *    *.    (F. D. C. No.
22173.    Sample No. 66023-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   On or about January 17,1947, District of New Jersey.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: Oh or about November 27, 1946, by the DeOecco's Food 
Products Co., from Philadelphia, Pa.
PRODUCT: 96 cards, each containing 12 %-ounce bags, of black pepper at 
Atlantic City, N. J.   Examination showed that the product was short-weight.
LABEL IN PART :    "Pure   Black Pepper    % Oz. Net Wt."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (a), the label statement "% Oz. 
Net Wt." was false and misleading.
DISPOSITION: February 7, 1947. No claimant having appeared, judgment of 
condemnation was entered and the product was ordered delivered to a charit- 
able institution after the destruction of the labels.