20532. Misbranding of   canned   Crowder   peas.   U.   S.   v.   148   Cases * * *.
(F. D. G. No. 35078.    Sample Nos. 56455-L, 70951-L.)
LIBEL FILED :    June 18,1953, Southern District of Indiana.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about September 23, 1952, by the Alma Canning 
Co., from Alma, Ark.
PRODUCT: 148 cases, each containing 24 cans, of Growder peas at BvansvJue, 
Ind.
LABEL IN PART: (Gan) "Alma Brand Fresh Shelled Crowder Peas Con- 
tents 1 Lb."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (e) (2), the article failed to 
bear a label containing an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents. 
(Examination showed that the article was short weight.)
DISPOSITION: August 4, 1953. The Alma Canning Co., claimant, having ad- 
mitted the allegations of the libel, judgment of condemnation was entered 
and the court ordered that the product be released under bond for relabeling 
under the supervision of the Food and Drug Administration.