15385. Adulteration and misbranding of canned corn.   U. S. v. 30 Cases   *   *'   *.
(F. D. C. No. 27852.    Sample No. 63710-K.)
LIBEL FILED: On or about September 27, 1949, Northern District of Georgia. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   On or about June 8,1949, by the Tom Corwin Canning Co., 
from Lebanon, Ohio.
PRODUCT:   30 cases, each containing 6 No. 10 cans, of canned corn at All,anta, Ga.
LABEL IN PART :    (Can) "Honey Dew    Contents 1 Lb. 4 Oz.    Country Gentleman 
Sugar Corn   Cream. Style." 
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NATURE OF CHARGE:   Adulteration, Section 402 (a)   (3), the article consisted., 
in whole or in part of a decomposed substance.
Misbranding, Section 403 (e) (2), the article failed to bear a label containing 
an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents. (The cans were 
labeled "1 Lb. 4 Oz.," while the average net weight was 6 pounds, 16.5 ounces.) 
Further misbranding, Section 403 (g) (1), the article failed to conform to 
the definition and standard of Identity for canned cream style corn since it 
had not been so processed by heat as to prevent spoilage.
I )ISPOSITION : October 28,1949.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.