12248. Misbranding of candy.    U. S. v. 45 Cases    *    *    *.    (F. D. C. No. 23515.
Sample No. 87575-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   On or about July 28,1947, Southern District of New York.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about February 7,1947, by Luden's, Inc., Reading, Pa.
PRODUCT:   45 cases, each containing 24 boxes, of candy at New York, N. Y.
LABEL IN PART: "Bristol Super Mints Made by Brandle & Smith Division 
Luden's Inc.   Reading, Pa.   *   *   *   Net Weight 1% Oz."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (d), the container was so filled as 
to be misleading (the boxes contained from 14 to 16 pieces of candy; 20 pieces 
could easily be placed in the boxes); and, Section 403 (e) (2), the product 
failed to bear a label containing an accurate statement of the quantity of the 
contents (the boxes contained less than the declared weight).