16768. Misbranding of creamed cottage cheese.   U. S. v. Beatrice Foods Co.
Plea of guilty.   Fine, $900.    (F. D. C. No. 29641.    Sample Nos. 75021-K, 
75258-K, 75309-K.)
INFORMATION FILED: November 6, 1950, District of Colorado, against the 
Beatrice Foods Co., a corporation, Greeley, Colo.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about July 19 and 27 and August 3, 1950, from the 
State of Colorado into the State of Wyoming.
LABEL IN PART: "Meadow Gold Dairy Greeley, Colo. Pasteurized Creamed 
Cottage Cheese   Net Wt. 12 Oz."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (g) (1), the product failed to 
conform to the definition and standard of identity for creamed cottage cheese 
since it contained less than 4 percent by weight of milk fat; and, Section 403 (e) 
(2), (1 shipment) the product failed to bear a label containing an accurate 
statement of the quantity of the contents since the cartons bore the statement 
"12 Oz.," and they contained less than 12 ounces of the food.
DISPOSITION : November 14, 1950. A plea of guilty having been entered, the 
court fined the defendant $900.