12335. Misbranding of canned peaches.   U. S. v. 264 Cases    *    *    *    (F. D. C. No.
22784.   Sample No. 91779-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   April 1, 1947, District of Colorado.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT:   On or about December 16,  1946, by the Washington
Canners Co-operative Association, from Vancouver, Wash. 
PRODUCT:   264 cases, each containing 24   1-pound, 13-ounee cans, of peaches at
Denver, Colo. 
LABEL IN PART :   "Bestwest Select Fancy Halved Yellow Freestone Peaches in
Extra Heavy Syrup." 
NATURE OF CHARGE:   Misbranding, Section 403  (g)   (2), the article failed to
conform to the definition and standard of identity for canned peaches since
its label failed to bear the name of the optional packing medium present.
The label bore the statement "In Extra Heavy Syrup" and the article was
packed in sirup designated as "Heavy Sirup" in the standard.
DISPOSITION : June 3, 1947. The Washington Canners Cooperative Association, 
claimant, having consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation 
was entered and the product was released under bond, conditioned that it be 
relabeled in conformity with the law, under the supervision of the Food and 
Drug Administration.