13989. Misbranding of candy.   U. S. v. Hy-Lan Candy Co., a corporation.   Plea
of nolo contendere.  Fine, $400.   (F. D. C No. 24536.   Sample Nos. 501-K, 
503-K, 907-K, 26838-K.)
INFORMATION FILED :   April 23, 1948, Northern District of Georgia, against the
Hy-Lan Candy Co., a corporation, Atlanta, Ga. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT:    On or about September 11 and October 6 and 7, 1947,
from the State of Georgia into the States of Kentucky and Tennessee. 
LABEL IN PART:    "Cream Bar [or "Sugar Sticks" or "Peanut Bar"]    *   *   *
Average Weight 2 Ozs.   Hy-Lan Candy Co.   Atlanta, Ga." 
NATURE OF CHARGE:   Misbranding, Section 403 (e)   (2), the product was in
package form and failed to bear a label containing an accurate statement of the
quantity of the contents since the candy was labeled "Average Weight 2 Ozs,"
whereas the average weight of the candy was less than 2 ounces. 
DISPOSITION :   February 2, 1949.   A plea of nolo contendere having been entered,
the court imposed a fine of $100 on each of the 4 counts.