17025. Adulteration and misbranding of fibered codfish.   U. S. v. 46 Cartons
*    *   *.    (F.D.C. No. 29857.    Sample No. 91887-K) 
LIBEL FILED :   November 1, 1950, Eastern District of New York.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about October 11, 1950, by J. W. Beardsley's Sons, 
from Newark, N. J.
PRODUCT:    46   5-pound cartons of fibered codfish at Woodside, N. Y.
LABEL IN PART :    (Carton) "Matchless   Fibered Codfish   in Bulk."
NATURE OF CHARGE:   Adulteration, Section 402 (b)   (2), a product containing
pieces of bone had been substituted in whole or in part for fibered codfish,
which is expected to be free from bones. 
Misbranding, Section 403 (a), the name "Fibered Codfish" was false and
misleading as applied to a product in which a substantial amount of the bones
remain.
DISPOSITION: December 18, 1950. Default decree of condemnation and 
destruction.