12099. Misbranding of canned apricots.    U. S. v. 692V6 Cases    *    *    *.    (F. D. C.
No. 22644.    Sample No. 82615-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   March 25,1947, Western District of Washington.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   On or about July 30,1946, by Golden Gate Products, from
Oakland, Calif. 
PRODUCT:   692% cases, each containing 6 cans, of apricots at Seattle, Wash.
LABEL IN PART: "Gold Coast Whole Unpeeled Apricots in Light Syrup 
Net Contents 6 Lb. 10 Oz."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (h) (2), the product failed to 
meet the standard of fill of container for canned apricots, since there was not 
present in the container the maximum number of optional apricot ingredients 
which could have been sealed in the container and processed by heat to prevent 
spoilage without crushing or breaking such ingredients; and the product failed 
to bear the substandard legend.
DISPOSITION : June 2,1947 Golden Gate Foods, Inc., Berkeley, Calif., claimant, 
having consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was 
entered and the product was ordered released under bond, to be repacked or 
relabeled, or otherwise brought into compliance with the law, under the super- 
vision of the Food and Drug Administration.