17407. Adulteration and misbranding of sorghum sirup.  U. S. v. 81 Cans   *   *   *.
(F. D. C. No. 30711.    Sample No. 31062-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   March 16,1951, Western District of Tennessee.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about September 15, 1950, by Jimmie Jones, from 
Conehatta, Miss.
PRODUCT: 81 cans, each containing 9^ pounds, of sorghum sirup at Memphis, 
Tenn. This product was shipped in unlabeled cans and was represented by 
the shipper as "Sorghum." At the time of the seizure, a portion had been 
relabeled by the consignee.
LABEL, IN PART:    (Portion) "Genuine Mississippi Delta Sorghum   9%#."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (b) (2), a mixture of sorghum, 
corn sirup, and sucrose had been substituted in whole or in part for sorghum.
Misbranding, Section 403 (b), It was offered for sale under the name of 
another food, sorghum; and, Section 403 (i) (2), it was fabricated from two 
or more ingredients, and it failed to bear a label containing the common or 
usual name of each such ingredient. Further misbranding (unlabeled portion), 
Sections 403 (e) (1) and (2), the product was food in package form, and 
it failed to bear a label containing the name and place of business of the 
manufacturer, packer, or distributor, and an accurate statement of the quantity 
of the contents.
DISPOSITION : May 3,1951. Default decree of condemnation. The court ordered 
that the product be delivered to charitable institutions.