19059. Adulteration and misbranding of cocoa.   U. S. v. 9 Bags * * *.    (F. D. C.
No. 32990.   Sample No. 38026-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   April 1,1952, Southern District of New York.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about February 15 and 29, 1952, by the Clinton 
Chocolate Co., from Boston, Mass.
PRODUCT:   9 ' 100-pound bags of cocoa at New York, N. Y.
LABEL IN PART :    "Harvard Brand     Cocoa."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (b) (2), flour had been substi- 
tuted in part for cocoa; and, Section 402 (b) (4), flour had been added to the 
product and mixed and packed with it so as to increase its bulk and weight.
Misbranding, Section 403 (g) (1), the product failed to conform to the defini- 
tion and standard of identity for cocoa since it contained flour which is not a 
permitted ingredient. 
DISPOSITION : July 31, 1952. The Clinton Chocolate Co., Boston, Mass., claim- 
ant, having consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was 
entered and the court ordered that the product be released under bond to be 
reprocessed and relabeled, under the supervision of the Federal Security 
Agency.   The product was converted to a dessert mix.
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