17472. Misbranding of canned peaches.   U. S. v. 146 Cases    *    *    *.    (F. D. C.
No. 30816.   Sample No. 28253-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   March 5, 1951, Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about February 22,1951, by the George Noroian Co., 
from Dinuba, Calif.
PRODUCT: ' 146 cases, each containing 6 6-pound, 12-ounce cans, of peaches at 
Philadelphia, Pa.
LABEL IN PART : (Can) "Parke's Brand * * * Salad Cut Elberta Peaches 
In Heavy Syrup."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (g) (2), the product failed to 
bear the name of the optional peach ingredient and the name of the optional 
packing medium present as required by the definition and standard of identity 
for canned peaches. The label bore the statement "Salad Cut Elberta Peaches 
In Heavy Syrup," whereas the optional peach ingredient of the product was 
mixed pieces of irregular sizes and shapes and the optional packing medium 
used was light sirup.
DISPOSITION : March 21,1951. The L. H. Parke Co., Philadelphia, Pa., claimant, 
having consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was 
entered and the court ordered that the product be released under bond for re- 
labeling under the supervision of the Federal Security Agency.