20174. Misbranding of canned peas.   U. Si v. 26 Cases * * *.    (F. D. C. No;
34629.   Sample No. 66947-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   January 27,1953, Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   On or about February 5,1952, from Milton, Oreg.
PRODUCT: 26 cases, each containing 48 cans, of peas at Philadelphia, Pa., in the 
possession of Meyer Mittleman. 
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SJESULTS op INVESTIGATION : While in transit, the peas became sweat damaged. 
These damaged peas were sold to Meyer Mittleman at Philadelphia, Pa.," who 
relabeled the peas as appears below.
LABEL IN PART : (Can) "Wisconsin Peas Content 8 Oz. Arlington Canning 
Company   Arlington   Wisconsin   Sweet Variety."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (a), the label statements "Wis- 
consin Peas" and "Arista Canning, Company Arlington Wisconsin" were 
false and misleading since the product was Oregon peas packed by Rogers
j Canning Co., Milton, Oreg. The product was misbranded while held for sale 
after shipment in interstate commerce.
DISPOSITION: ^February 26, .1953.r Default decree ,of condemnation and 
destruction.