12332. Misbranding of maraschino cherries.   U. S. v. 298 Cases, etc.   (F. D. C. No.
23486.   Sample Nos. 74364-H, 74365-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   July 9,1947, District of Massachusetts.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about May 9 and 17, 1947, by the deRedon Food 
Products Corporation, from New London, Conn.
PRODUCT: 544 cases, each containing 24 8-ounce jars, of maraschino cherries 
at Somerville, Mass.   Examination showed that the product was short-weight.
LABEL IN PART: "Gold-Bo Maraschino Cherries 8 Oz. Avoir * * *," or 
"hereto Brand Maraschino Cherries   *    *    *   Net Contents 8 Oz."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (e) (2), the article failed to bear 
a label containing an accurate statement of the quantity of contents.
DISPOSITION: July 29, 1947. The deRedon Food Products Corporation having 
consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was entered and
the product was ordered released under bond for repacking under the super- 
vision of the Federal Security Agency.