12947. Misbranding of canned okra.    U. S. v. 36 Cases    *    *    *.    (F. D. C. No.
23783.    Sample No. 94153-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   September 30, 1947, Eastern District of Missouri.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about August 1,1947, by the Pine Grove Canning Co., 
Inc., from St. Martinville, La.
PRODUCT: 36 cases, each containing 24 1-pound, 3-ounce cans, of okra at St. 
Louis, Mo. 
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LABEL IN PART:   "Pine Grove Brand   Cut Okra."
NATURE OF CHARGE : Misbranding, Section 403 (g) (1), the article failed to con- 
form to the definition and standard of identity for canned okra, since the 
article had not been processed by heat so as to prevent spoilage. (Samples of 
the product were found to be decomposed.)
DISPOSITION :   March 26, 1948.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.