16980. Misbranding of canned cherries.   U. S. v. 838 Cases    *    *   *.    (F. D. C.
No. 30249.    Sample No. 8'1750-K.) 
LIBEL FILED:   November 13, 1950, Eastern District of Pennsylvania. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :    On or about August 17, 1950, by the Fruit Belt Preserving 
Co., from Bast Williamson, N. Y.
the standard of quality for canned cherries since more than 15 percent of 
the cherries in the container were blemished with scab and skin discoloration, 
and the label failed to bear, as required by the regulations, a statement that 
the product fell below the standard.
DISPOSITION: January 10, 1951. The shipper having appeared as claimant 
and consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was entered 
and the court ordered that the product be released under bond to be relabeled, 
under the supervision of the Food and Drug Administration.
FROZEN FRUIT