13343. Misbranding of peanut butter.    U. S. v. 4 Cases    *    *    *.    (F. D. C. No.
24615.    Sample No. 27161-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   April 30, 1948, Southern District of Illinois.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   On or about March 10,1948, by the J. H. Erbrich Products
Co., from Indianapolis, Ind. 
PRODUCT:   4 cases, each containing 24 jars, of peanut butter at Decatur, Ill. 
LABEL, IN PART :   "Ward Rose Peanut Butter   Net Wt. 1 Lb."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (e) (2), the product failed to 
bear a label containing an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents. 
(The jars contained less than the declared 1 pound.)
DISPOSITION: June 3, 1948. Default decree of condemnation. The product 
was ordered delivered to institutions.