16455. Adulteration and misbranding of coffee.   U. S. v, 27 Bags   *   *   *.
(F. D. C. No. 29342.    Sample No. 79349-K.)
LIBEL FILED :    On or about June 7, 1950, District of Rhode Island.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :    On or about April 24, 1950, from Boston, Mass.
PRODUCT: 27 1-pound bags of coffee in possession of Franco's Self Service 
Market, Providence, R. I.
LABEL IN PART:    (Bag)  "Franco's   Mello-Rich   Coffee."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (b) (2), chicory had been sub- 
stituted in part for coffee; and, Section 402 (b) (4), chicory had been added 
to the product and mixed and packed with it so as to increase its bulk or 
weight and reduce its quality or strength and make it appear better or of 
greater value than it was.
Misbranding, Section 403 (a), the label designation "Coffee" was false and 
misleading since the product consisted of a mixture of ground coffee and 
ground chicory.
The product was adulterated and misbranded while held for sale after 
shipment in interstate commerce.
DISPOSITION :    July 10, 1950.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.
CANDY AND MISCELLANEOUS SACCHARINE PRODUCTS