6176. Misbranding of peanut butter.   TJ. S. v. 35 Cases of Peanut Butter.   Default
decree of condemnation. Product ordered delivered to charitable institu- 
tions.    (F. D. C. No. Ill49.   Sample No. 50111-F.)
LIBEL FILED :   November 24, 1943, Northern District of Ohio.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT:   On or about October 12, 1943, by the Moss Bros. Nut Co.,
Pittsburgh, Pa.
PRODUCT: 35 cases, each containing 24 jars, of peanut butter, at Youngstown, 
Ohio.
LABEL IN PART:    (Jars) "Radiant Double A-A Grade Peanut Butter   *   *   *
Net Wt. 1 Lb." 
VIOLATIONS CHARGED:   Misbranding, Section 403 (a), the statement "Net Wt. 1
Lb.," appearing in the labeling, was false and misleading as applied to an article
that was short-weight; and, Section 403 (e)  (2), the product was in paekage
fprm and failed to bear a label containing an accurate statement of the
quantity of the contents. 
DISPOSITION:   June 21, 1944.   No claimant having appeared, judgment of con-   .
demnation was entered and the product was ordered delivered to charitable   \
institutions.