14398. Misbranding of cottonseed meal.   XL S. v. The Southern Cotton Oil Co.
Plea of nolo contendere.   Fine, $300.   (F. D. C No. 25294.   Sample Nos. 
39584-K to 39586-K, incl.)
INFORMATION FILED: September 1, 1948. Western District of Louisiana, against 
the Southern Cotton Oil Co., a corporation, Natchitoches, La.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about March 26 and 31 and April 10, 1918. from the 
State of Louisiana into the State of Texas.
LABEL IN PART: "417C Protein Cottonseed Meal * * * Crude Protein not 
less than   .   .    .   41.00 Per Cent."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (a), the label statement "Crude 
Protein not less than . . . 41.00 Per Cent'" was false and misleading since 
the product contained less than 41 percent of protein.
DISPOSITION : October 18,1948. A plea of nolo contendere having been entered, 
a fine of $300 was imposed.