15518. Misbranding of canned sardines.   U. S. v. 468 Cases   *   *   *.    (F. D. C,
No. 27838.    Sample No. 13673-K.) 
LIBEL FILED :    September 13,1949, Eastern District of Pennsylvania. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :    On or about June 10, 1949, by the Fortune Fisheries, from 
„ San Francisco, Calif. 
PRODUCT:   468 cases, each containing 48 cans, of sardines, at Philadelphia, Pa. 
LABEL IN PART :    (Can) "Charlie Boy   California Sardines   In Tomato Sauce 
Contents 15 Oz. Avoir or 425 Grams   Packed By Romeo Packing Co.    *    *    * 
Half Moon Bay   California."
NATURE OF CHARGE : Misbranding, Section 403 (e) (2), the product failed to bear 
a label containing an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents. (The 
cans contained less than the declared weight of 15 ounces.) •
DISPOSITION :•   December 8, 1949.   The Fortune Fisheries, claimant, having con- 
; sented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was entered and the- 
court ordered that the product be released under bond to-be relabeled, under 
the.-supervision of the Food and Drug Administration.