19726. Misbranding of fruit spread.   U. S. v. 3 Cases, etc.   (F. D. C. No. 33486.
Sample Nos. 54414-L, 54415-L.)
LIBEL FILED:    July 25,1952, Western District of Michigan. 
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ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about July 23, 1951, and April 4, 1952, by the Mil- 
waukee Preserve and Flavor Co., from Milwaukee, Wis. 
PRODUCT: 3 cases, each containing 12 2-pound jars, of strawberry spread, and 
9 cases, each containing 12 2-pound jars, of raspberry spread at Iron River, 
Mich.
LABEL IN PART:    "Top Hat Spread    Strawberry [or "Raspberry"]." *
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbrandings Section 4Q3 (g) <(l),thejproducts purported 
to be and were represented as strawberry jam and red raspberry jam, and 
they failed to conform to the definitions and standards of identity for juchi 
jams since they were made from a mixture composed of less than 45 parts by- 
weight of the fruit ingredients to each 55 parts by weight of the saccharine 
ingredients; the soluble-solids content was less than 68 percent; and they con- 
tained artificial color, which is not permitted as an optional ingredient:
DISPOSITION: September 3, 1952. Default decree of condemnation. The court 
ordered that the products be delivered to a charitableT institution.