17099. Adulteration and misbranding of imitation black pepper.   U. S. v. 8
Cases    *    *    *.    (F. D. C. No. 30313.    Sample No. 91S92-K.) 
LIBEL FILED :    November 28, 1950, District of New Jersey.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about October 13, 1950, by Quality Trading Corp., 
Inc., of New York, N. Y.
PRODUCT: 8 cases, each containing 24 3-ounce shakers, of imitation black 
pepper at Raritan, N. J. Examination disclosed that the article consisted 
essentially of buckwheat hulls, an unidentified, cereal, pepper, chilies, and 
salt.
LABEL IN PART: "Unger Brand Black Pepper Contents 3 Oz. * * * 
Imitation Packed By Unger & Sons Brooklyn, New York" or "Unger Brand 
Imitation Black Pepper Contents 3 Oz. Packed By Unger & Sons Brooklyn, 
New York."
The words "Black Pepper" appeared on the -labels in bold type, whereas 
the word "Imitation" was so small that it was likely to be overlooked.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (b) (2), a mixture having little 
or no pungency had been substituted for black pepper, which the product was 
represented to be.
Misbranding, Section 403 (a), the prominent label designation "Black Pep- 
per" was false and misleading.
DISPOSITION : January 2, 1951. Default decree of condemnation and destruc- 
tion.