14876. Adulteration and misbranding of alfalfa meal.   U. S. v. 33 Bags   *   *   *.
(F. D. C. No. 26409.   Sample No. 44228-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   January 14, 1949, Eastern District of Kentucky.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about October 16,1948, by Bremco Alfalfa Mills, Inc., 
New Bremen, Ohio.
PRODUCT:   33   100-pound tmlabeled bags of alfalfa meal at Erlanger, Ky.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (b) (2), a product consisting of 
14 percent protein alfalfa meal had been substituted in whole or in part for 
17 percent alfalfa meal. (The product was invoiced as "17% Dehydrated 
Alfalfa Meal.")
Misbranding, Sections 403 (e) (1) and (2), the product was in package form 
and 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; and, Section 403 (i) (1), the product failed to bear a label 
containing the common or usual name of the food.
DISPOSITION : February 11, 1949. Default decree of condemnation. The prod- 
uct was ordered sold, conditioned that it should not be sold to a dealer, and 
that the purchaser feed it to stock under his own care.