13121. Misbranding of canned peaches.    U. S. v. 154 Cases    *    *    *.    (F. D. C. No.
23442.    Sample No. 54438-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   September 4,1947, Middle District of Georgia.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT:   On or about July 17, 1847, tj the Greenville Canning Co.,
from Greenville, S. C. 
PRODUCT:   154 cases, each containing 24 cans, of peaches at Milledgeville, Ga.
LABEL IN PART: "Mid Summer Brand Yellow Freestone Peaches Halves 
in Heavy Syrup.   Contents 1 Lb. 14 Oz."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (e) (2), the product was in pack- 
age form and failed to bear a label containing an accurate statement of the 
quantity of the contents. (The cans contained less than the declared weight.) 
Further misbranding, Section 403 (g) (2), the label failed to bear the name 
of the optional packing medium present in the article, since it was labeled 
"in Heavy Syrup," whereas it was packed in light sirup.
DISPOSITION: September 30, 1947. The Greenville Canning Co., claimant, hav- 
ing consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was entered 
and the product was ordered released under bond for relabeling under the 
supervision of the Federal Security Agency.