16932. Misbranding of canned peas.   U. S. v. 78 Cases   *   *   *.    (F. D. C. No.
29902.    Sample No. 13748-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   September 26,1950, Middle District of Pennsylvania.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about August 15, 1950, by the Melrose Canning Co., 
from Melrose, Md.
PRODUCT: 78 cases, each containing 24 1-pound cans, of peas at Gettysburg, 
Pa.
LABEL IN PART:    (Can) "Evelyn   Early June   Peas."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (h) (1), the article fell below 
the standard of quality for canned peas since it was a smooth skin variety of 
peas and the alcohol-insoluble solids of the peas in the container were more 
than 23.5 percent, and its label failed to bear a statement that the article fell 
below such standard of quality.
DISPOSITION: January 4, 1951. Default decree of condemnation. The court 
ordered that the product be distributed to charitable institutions since it was 
fit for human consumption.