13418. Misbranding of Coconut Chips.    U. S. v. 38 Cases    *     *    *.    (F. D. C. No.
25170.   Sample Nos. 30300-K, 30347-K, 30348-K.)
LIBEL FILED:    July 19, 1948, Southern District of California. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT:    On or about May 8 and 29, 1948, by the Polynesian Food 
Specialties, Ltd., from Honolulu, T. H.
PRODUCT: 38 cases, each containing 24 cans, of Coconut Chips at Los Angeles, 
Calif.
LABEL IN PART: "Kokies Hawaiian Coconut Chips Net Contents 4 ounces." 
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (e) (2), the article failed to 
bear a label containing an accurate statement.of the quantity of the contents. 
(The article was short-weight.) 
DISPOSITION: August 5, 1948. The May Department Stores Co., Los Angeles, 
Calif., claimant, having consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of con- 
demnation was entered and the product was ordered released under bond 
for relabelingunder the supervision of the Federal Security Agency.
DAIRY PRODUCTS
BUTTER*
The following cases report actions involving butter that was below, the legal 
standard for milk fat content, Nos. 13419 to 13425.