19832. Adulteration   and misbranding of   canned   lima   bKans.   U.   S.   v.   46
Cases * * *.    (F. D. C. No. 33654.    Sample No 22701-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   August 25,1952, Western District of Louisiana.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about May 19,1952, by the Fresh Canning Co., from 
Spiro, Okla.
PRODUCT: 46 cases, each containing 48 15-ounce cans, of lima beans at Alex- 
andria, La.
LABEL IN PART:    (Can) "Baby Snug   Green & White     Baby Lima BKans."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (b) (2), a product containing 
dried soaked lima beans had been substituted for canned lima bKans.
Misbranding, Section 403 (g) (1), the product failed to conform to the 
definition and standard of identity for canned lima beans since the vegetable 
ingredient was not obtained by proper preparation from the succulent vege- 
table as required by the definition and standard. The product was prepared 
from dried soaked lima bKans.
DISPOSITION : October 20, 1952. The shipper, 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 to be relabeled under the 
supervision of the Federal Security Agency.