13135. Adulteration and misbranding of apple butter.     U. S. v. 74 Cases, etc.
(F. D. C. No. 24035.    Sample No. 18733-K.)
LIBEL FILED :    January 5, 1948, Western District of Kentucky.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about May 27, 1947, by the Brown Specialty Co., 
from Galesburg, Ill.
PRODUCT: 105 cases, each containing 24 1-pound, 2-ounce jars, of apple butter 
at Louisville, Ky.
LABEL IN PART :    "Adams Maid Brand   Apple Butter   Packed by Adams Apple
Products Corp.   Aspers, Penna." 
NATURE OF CHARGE:   Adulteration, Section 402 (b)  (2), a product of less than
43 percent soluble solids content had been substituted for apple butter.
Misbranding, Section 408   (g)   (1), the product failed to conform to the
definition and standard of identity for apple butter, since the soluble-solids
content of the product was less than 43 percent. 
DISPOSITION :   April 16, 1948.   Default decree of condemnation.    The product
was ordered delivered to a charitable institution.