1*369. Adulteration and misbranding of candy Easter eggs.   U. S. v. 54 Cases
*    *    *.   (F. D. C. No. 24384.   Sample No. 31325-K.) 
LIBEL FILED :   March 19, 1948, Territory of Hawaii
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ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about February 12,1948, by the George W. Wride Co. 
Altadena, Calif.
PRODUCT: 54 cases, each containing 6 cartons of 48 2-ounce candy Easter eggs 
each, at Honolulu, T. H.
LABEL IN PART :   "48   2 Oz. Easter Eggs."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted 
in whole or in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of rodent 
hairs; and, Section 402 (a) (4), it had been prepared under insanitary con- 
ditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth.
Misbranding, Sections 403 (e) (1) and (2), the product failed to bear a label 
containing the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or 
distributor, and an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents (the 
candy eggs weighed less than 2 ounces, the declared weight) ; and, Section 403 
(i) (2), the product was fabricated from two or more ingredients, and its 
label failed to bear the common or usual name of each ingredient.
DISPOSITION :   March 16,1949.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.