6242. Adulteration and misbranding of cocoa.    U. S. v. 8% Bags of Cocoa.    De¬
fault decree of condemnation and destruction. (F. D. C. No. 11620. 
Sample No. 23654-F.)
LIBEL FILED :   January 12,1944, Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT:    On or about November 5, 1943, by J. B. Robinson, from
Cleveland, Ohio.
PRODUCT:   8%    300-pound bags of cocoa at Philadelphia, Pa.
LABEL IN PART :    "Dark Cocoa."
VIOLATIONS CHARGED: Adulteration, Section 402 (b) (2), a mixture of cacao 
shells and powdered cacao beans had been substituted in whole or in part for 
"dark cocoa," which the article purported to be; and, Section 402 (b) (4), 
cacao shells had been added thereto or mixed or packed therewith so as to 
reduce its quality or strength. 
Misbranding, Section 403 (a), the name "Dark Cocoa" was false and mislead- 
' in as applied to a mixture of cacao shells, and powdered cacao beans; and, 
Section 403 (b), the product was offered for sale under the name of another 
food. 
£
DISPOSITION: February 2, 1944. No claimant having appeared, judgment of 
condemnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.