14371. Misbranding of candy.  U. S. v. 3 Cases, etc.   (F. D. C. No. 26622.   Sample
Nos.2775-K,2776-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   February 24, 1949, District of Columbia.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about January 10, 1949, by the Phoenix Candy Co., 
from Brooklyn, N. Y.
PRODUCT: 19 bags and 3 cases, each case containing 24 bags, of candy at Wash- 
ington, D. C.
LABEL IN PART: (Bags) "Net Weight One Pound Phoenix Assorted Toffee," 
and "Phoenix Rum and Butter Toffee * * * Net Wt. 1 Lb."; (individual 
pieces of Assorted Toffee) "Rum and Butter Toffee Artificial Flavor," "Maple 
Flavor Toffee Artificial Flavor," and "Cocoanut Flavor Toffee Artificial Flavor."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (a), the label statements "Rum 
and Butter," "Maple Flavor," and "Cocoanut Flavor," were false and mislead- 
ing as applied to the articles, which contained artificial rum flavor and little 
or no butter, artificial maple flavor, and artificial coconut flavor, respectively; 
and, Section 403 (e)   (2), the articles failed to bear labels containing an
accurate statement of the quantity of the contents.    (The bags contained less 
than the weight declared on the label.) 
DISPOSITION :    April 8, 1949.   Default decree of condemnation.   The product was 
ordered delivered to a charitable organization.
DAIRY PRODUCTS
BUTTER*
The following cases report actions involving butter that consisted in whole or 
in part of filthy or decomposed substances, Nos. 14372 to 14377, and that 
was below the legal standard for milk fat content, Nos. 14375 to 14384.