1180. Misbranding of pecan halves,    tl. S. v. 100 Cases of Pecan Halves.    Default
decree of condemnation. Product ordered delivered to public institu- 
tion.    (F. D. C. No. 1866.    Sample No. 4013-E.)
The baskets containing this product were 2% inches high and had a false 
bottom about %-inch high.
On April 23, 1940, the United States attorney for the Eastern District of 
Michigan filed a libel against 100 cases, each containing 12 baskets, of pecan 
halves at Detroit, Mich., alleging that the article had been shipped in inter- 
state commerce on or about April 1, 1940, by the Southland Pecan Co. Inc., 
from Columbus, Ga.; and charging that it was misbranded in that its container 
was so made, formed, or filled as to be misleading. It was labeled in part: 
"Gold Medal Fresh  Shelled Nuts.   Double Bottom to Prevent Oil Seepage."
On June 22, 1940, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation 
was entered and the product was ordered delivered to a public institution.