20767. Misbranding of canned cut green bKans.   U. S. v. 1,998 Cases * * *.
(F. D. C No. 35022.    Sample No. 3301-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   May 4,1953, Southern District of California.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about April 15, 1953, by D. E. Foote & Co., Inc., 
from Baltimore, Md.
PRODUCT: 1,998 cases, each containing 24 lS ounce cans, of cut green beans 
at Los Angeles, Calif.
LABEL IN PART :    (Can) "Family Brand   Cut Green BKans."
NATURE OF CHARGE : Misbranding, Section 403 (h) (1), the quality of the article 
fell below the standard of quality for canned cut green beans since the de- 
seeded pods of the article contained more than 0.15 percent by weight of 
fibrous material and the label failed to bear a statement that the article fell 
below such standard.
DISPOSITION: June 16, 1953. D. E. Foote & Co., Inc., claimant, having con- 
sented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was entered and 
the court ordered that the product be released under bond for relabeling under 
the supervision of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.