18522. Misbranding of canned peaches.   U. S. v. 216 Cases   *   *   *.    (F. D. C.
No. 32511.    Sample No. 2848-L.)
LIBEL FILED :    February 12,1952, Western District of Virginia.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about August 31 and September 13, 1951, by J. A. 
Jones, from Easley, S. C.
PRODUCT:   216 cases, each containing 24 cans, of peaches at Lynchburg, Va.
LABEL IN PART: "Powhatan Brand Yellow Freestone Peaches Halves In 
Heavy Syrup   Contents 1 Lb. 13 Oz."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (h) (1), the product fell below 
the standard of quality for canned peaches since the cans contained an ex- 
cessive number of crushed or broken pieces and excessive peel, and the peaches 
were not of uniform size; and the label failed to bear a statement that the 
product fell below the standard.
DISPOSITION: April 12, 1952. The shipper, claimant, having consented to the 
entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was entered and the product was 
ordered released under bond to be relabeled under the supervision of the Food 
and Drug Administration.
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