16282. Misbranding of canned green bKans.   U. S. v. 200 Cases   *   *    *   (and
3 other seizure actions).    (F. D. C. Nos. 26454 to 26457, incl.   Sample 
N0.36584-K.)
LIBELS FILED :   February 8,1949, Territory of Hawaii.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about January 14, 1949, by Kolstad Canneries, Inc., 
Silverton, Oreg.
PRODUCT: 650 cases, each containing 6 6-pound, 5-ounce cans, of green beans 
at Honolulu, T. H.
LABEL IN PART :    "Silco Brand   Blue Lake   Green Beans   Ends and Cut Pieces."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (h) (1), the product fell below 
the standard of quality for canned cut green beans since it contained an ex- 
cessive number of tough strings.
DISPOSITION : The shipper having admitted the allegations of the libels and having 
relabeled the products in compliance with the law, an order of discontinuance 
was entered on November 10,1949, upon motion of the Government.