12034. Adulteration and misbranding of candy.    U. S. v. 37 Cases, etc.    (F. D. C.
No. 22402.    Sample Nos. 81527-H, 81528-H, 81532-H, 81533-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   On or about February 13, 1947, District of Oregon.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about November 23, 1946, by L. B. Stone Co., Inc., 
from Los Angeles, Calif.
PRODUCT: 37 cases, each containing 48 bags, of Nougat Croquettes and 4 cases, 
each containing 48 bags, of pecan rolls at Portland, Oreg. Examination showed 
that both products were short-weight, and that the pecan rolls contained wal- 
nut meats and no pecan meats.
LABEL, IN PART : "Hollywood Sweets Brand Fresh Nougat Croquette Net Wt. 
8 Ozs. [or "Miniature Pecan Bolls   Net Wt. 8 Ozs."]."
NATURE OF CHARGE : Pecan Rolls. Adulteration, Section 402 (b) (1), a valuable 
constituent, pecans, had been in whole or in part omitted from the article. 
Misbranding, Section 403 (a), the designation "Pecan Bolls" was false and 
misleading.
Both articles.   Misbranding, Section 403 (e) (2), they failed to bear a label 
containing an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents.
DISPOSITION: March 3, 1947. No claimant having appeared, judgment of con- 
demnation was entered and the product was ordered delivered to a charitable 
organization.