20470. Misbranding of jelly.  U. S. v. 16 Cases, etc.   (F. D. C. No. 34933.   Sample
Nos. 53191-L, 53192-L, 53209-L, 53210-L.)
LIBEL FILED :    On or about April 9,1953, Western District of Missouri. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :    On or about September 24, 1952, and March 7, 1953, from 
Oklahoma City, Okla., by Colonial Mfg. Co., Inc.
PRODUCT: 16 cases, each containing 12 2-pound-size jars, and 49 cases, each 
containing 24 12-ounce-size jars, of apple-black raspberry jelly; 5 cases, each 
containing 24 12-ounce-size jars, of apple jelly; and 48 cases, each containing 
12 2-pound-size jars, of assorted apple-strawberry, apple-black raspberry, 
and apple-grape jelly at Springfield, Mo.
nial Pure Apple Jelly," "Colonial Pure Apple-Strawberry [or "Apple- 
Black Raspberry" or "Apple-Grape"] Jelly."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (e) (2), the articles in the 16- 
ease lot, 5-case lot, and 48-case lot failed to bear labels containing an accurate 
statement of the quantity of the contents since the label statements (16- and 
48-case lots) "Net Weight 2 Lbs." and (5-case lot) "Net Weight 12 Oz." were 
inaccurate. (Examination showed that the articles in such lots were short 
weight.)
Further misbranding, Section 403 (g) (1), the articles in the 16-case lot, 
48-case lot, and 49-case lot failed to conform to the definitions and standards 
of identity for fruit jelly since such articles contained added artificial color, 
which is not permitted as an ingredient of fruit jelly in the definitions and 
standards.
DISPOSITION : June 3,1953. A default decree was entered providing for the de- 
livery of the products to charitable institutions.