14233. Adulteration and misbranding of apple butter.   U. S. v. 44 Cases   *   *   *
(and 1 other seizure action).    (F. D. C. Nos. 26028, 26029.    Sample 
Nos. 2534-K, 40156-K.) 
LIBELS FILED:   November 10 and 12, 1948, District of Maryland and Southern
District of West Virginia. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   On or about October 7 and 12, 1948, by the Roanoke Apple
Products Co., from Roanoke, Va. 
PRODUCT:   Apple butter.   44 cases at Baltimore, Md., and 24 cases at Charleston,
W. Va.    Each case contained 12    1-pound, 12-ounce jars. 
LABEL IN PART :   "Old Kettle Brand   Apple Butter."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402(b) (2), a product of less than 43 
percent soluble solids had been substituted for apple butter.
Misbranding, Section 403(g) (1), the product failed to conform to the defini- 
tion and standard of identity for apple butter since the soluble-solids content 
was less than 43 percent.
DISPOSITION : December 7 and 17,1948. Default decrees of condemnation. The 
product was ordered delivered to charitable institutions.