12464. Misbranding of candy.    U. S. v. 158 Dozen Boxes, etc.     (F. D. C. No. 23715.
Sample No. 8741-K.)
LIBEL FILED :    September 23,1947, District of New Jersey.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about March 10,1947, by Mayf air Candies, Inc., from 
Brooklyn, N. Y.
PRODUCT: 414 dozen boxes of candy at Jersey City, N. J. Examination showed 
that the boxes contained an average of 21 pieces of candy, whereas approxi- 
mately 35 pieces could be placed in each box.
LABEL IN PART: "Net weight 1% Ozs. Dunhills Quality Candies Root Beer 
Drops [or "Lemon Drops," or "Wild Cherry Drops Imitation"] Mfd. by 
Cocilana, Inc.   Brooklyn, N. T."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (d), the container of the article 
was so filled as to be misleading, since approximately 14 additional pieces of 
candy could be placed in each box.
DISPOSITION : November 25, 1947, Default decree of condemnation. A portion 
of the product was ordered delivered to the Food and Drug Administration, 
and the remainder was ordered delivered to charitable institutions.