13574. Misbranding of candy.    U. S. v. 74 Packages, etc.   (and 1 other seizure 
action).    (F. D. C. No. 23994.    Sample Nos. 36424-K, 36425-K.)
LIBELS FILED:    December 9, 1947, Western District of Washington.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about September 19, 1947, by the Associated Foods 
Co., from Philadelphia, Pa.
PRODUCT: 82 1-pound packages and 296 11-ounce packages of candy at Seattle, 
Wash.
LABEL IN PART : '-Majesty Creamy Mints Net Weight 1 Lb.," or '-Net Weight 11 
Oz. or over   Majesty Creamy Mints."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (d), the containers were so made, 
formed, and filled as to be misleading, since the product in the 1-pound box 
occupied approximately 56 percent of the volume of the box and the product 
in the 11-ounce tin occupied approximately 64 percent of the volume of the tin.
DISPOSITION; April 15, 1948. Default decrees of condemnation. The product 
was ordered delivered to charitable institutions.