19238. Misbranding of frozen peas and carrots. U. S. v. 71 Cases * * *.   (F. D. C.
No. 33124.   Sample No. 17732-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   May 7,1952, Southern District of California.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about January 7, 1952, by Pictsweet Foods, Inc., 
from Mount Vernon, Wash.
PRODUCT: 71 cases, each containing 24 packages, of frozen peas and carrots 
at Glendale, Calif.
LABEL IN PART : "Frozen Fresh Pictsweet Net Wt. 12 Oz. Peas and Carrots 
Quantity 12 Ounces."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (e) (2), the product failed to 
bear a label containing an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents 
since the packages contained less than the labeled 12 ounces.
DISPOSITION: June 11, 1952. The Market Distributors, claimant, having con- 
sented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was entered and 
the court ordered that the product be released under bond to be repackaged, 
under the supervision of the Federal Security Agency.