16545. Adulteration and misbranding of oil.  U.S. v. 4 Cases   *   *   *.    (F. D. C.
No. 29346.   Sample No. 73977-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   On June 5,1950, District of Connecticut.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about April 14, 1950, by Santuzza Oil Co., Inc., 
from Brooklyn, N. Y.
PRODUCT:   4 cases, each containing 6   1-gallon cans, of oil at Bridgeport, Conn.
LABEL IN PART:    (Can) "Santuzza Brand   A Blend of 80% Corn and Peanut
Oil   20% Pure Olive Oil." 
NATURE OF CHARGE:   Adulteration, Section 402 (b) (1), a valuable constituent,
olive oil, had been in whole or in part omitted from the article. 
Misbranding, Section 403 (a), the label designation "20% Pure Olive Oil" was
false and misleading as applied to an article which contained little, if any,
olive oil; and, Section 403 (k), the article contained artificial coloring and
failed to bear labeling stating that fact.
DISPOSITION: July 18, 1950. Default decree of condemnation. The court or- 
dered that the product be delivered to charitable institutions.
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