16777. Misbranding of canned pineapple.   U. S. v. 34 Cases, etc.    (F. D. O. No.
29277.    Sample Nos. 43282-K, 43283-K.) 
LIBEL FILED :    June 21, 1950, Eastern District of Michigan. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :    On or about July 2,1949, by the Christensen Products Corp.,
from Weslaco, Tex. 
PRODUCT:   120 cases, each containing 24   1-pound, 4-ounce cans, of pineapple
at Owosso, Mich.
LABEL IN PART: "Tropic Gold Brand Pineapple Chunks [or "Sliced Pine- 
apple"] In Extra Heavy Syrup."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (a), the label designation "In 
Extra Heavy Syrup" was false and misleading as applied to an article which 
was packed in light sirup.
DISPOSITION : November 13, 1950. Default decree of condemnation. The court 
ordered that the product be delivered to a Federal institution for its use.
FROZEN FRUIT