20981. Misbranding of canned peaches.   U. S. v. 196 Cases * * *.    (F. D. C No.
35414.    Sample No. 63411-L.)
LIBEL FILED :    September 8,1953, Southern District of Illinois.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT:    On or about July 18, 1953, by Roberts Bros., Inc., from
Americus, Ga. 
PRODUCT:   196 cases, each containing 24 cans, of peaches at Galesburg, Ill. 
LABEL IN PART:    (Can)   "Roberts   Big R Brand   Halves   Yellow Freestone
Peaches   in Heavy Syrup   Contents 1 Lb. 12 Oz."
NATURE OF CHARGE : Misbranding, Section 403 (h) (1), the quality of the article 
fell below the standard of quality for canned peaches since the article failed 
to meet the specifications for tenderness, weight, and trimming prescribed in 
the standard, and the label failed to bear a statement that the article fell 
below such standard. The standard provides that for canned peach halves 
all units tested in accordance with the prescribed method are pierced by a 
weight of not more than 300 grams; that the weight of the largest unit in the 
container is not more than twice the weight of the smallest unit therein; and 
that all peach units are untrimmed or are so trimmed as to preserve their 
normal shape.
DISPOSITION : December 17, 1953. Default decree of condemnation. The court 
ordered that the product be delivered to charitable institutions.
DRIED FRUIT