12338. Misbranding of canned peaches, V. S. v. 138 Cases * * *. (F. D. C. No. 23116. Sample No. 9Q636-H.) LIBEL FILED : May 15, 1947, Eastern District of Virginia. ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about October 31,1946, by the Pacific Grape Products Co., from Empire, Calif. PBODTTOT: 138 eases, each containing 6 6-pound, 10-ounce cans, of peaches at Norfolk, Va. LABEL IN PART: "Dignity Brand Yellow Freestone SlicedvPeaches in Light Syrup." NATURE OF CHARGE : Misbranding, Section 403 (h) (1), the quality of the article feU below the standard since it was canned peach slices in containers of 20 or more units and more than 5 percent of the units in the container were crushed and broken, and the label failed to bear the statement that it was substandard. DISPOSITION: August 14, 1947. Default decree of condemnation. Product ordered delivered to a charitable institution. FROZEN FRUIT