18620. Misbranding of canned peaches.   U. S. v. 96 Cases    *    *   *.    (F. D. C.
No. 31681.   Sample No. 1041-L.) 
LIBEL FILED :    September 14,1951, Southern District of Florida. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :    On or about August 7, 1951, by the Pomona Products Co., 
from Griffin, Ga.
PRODUCT: 96 cases, each containing 24 1-pound, 13-ounce cans, of peaches at 
Jacksonville, Fla.
LABEL IN PART: (Can) "Sunshine Brand Halves Yellow Free Peaches In 
Heavy Syrup."
NATURE OF CHARGE : Misbranding, Section 403 (h) (1), the quality of the article 
fell below the standard of quality for canned peaches since the article failed 
to meet the requirements for tenderness prescribed by the standard, and the 
label failed to bear a statement that the article fell below the standard.
DISPOSITION: October 4, 1951. The Pomona Products Co., 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 relabeling, under 
the supervision of the Federal Security Agency.