6546. Misbranding of peanut butter.    U. S. v. 72 Cases, 165 Cases, and 190 Cases
of Peanut Butter. Decree of condemnation. Product ordered released 
under bond.    (F. D. C. No. 12132.    Sample Nos. 35690-F to 35692-F, Incl.)
LIBEL FILED :   On or about April 6, 1944, Western District of South Carolina.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: From on or about February 11 to March 8, 1944, by the 
Colonial Stores, Inc., from Atlanta, Ga.
PRODUCT: Peanut butter: 72 cases, each containing 12 jars, and 355 cases', 
each containing 24 jars, at Greenville, S. C.
LABEL IN PART: (Jars) "Tellam's High Grade Brand Peanut Butter * * * 
Net Wt. 1 Lb. 8 Oz. [or "1 Lb.," or "Wonder Brand Peanut Butter * * * 
Net Weight 1 Lb."]   Mfd. by Wm. Tellam Co. Inc.   Atlanta, Ga."
VIOLATIONS CHARGED: Misbranding, Section 403 (a), the statements on the label, 
"Net Wt, 1 Lb. 8 Oz.," or "Net Wt. 1 Lb.," were false and misleading as applied 
to the article, which contained less than the declared weight; and section 403 
(e) (2), it was in package form and failed to bear a label containing an accurate 
statement of the quantity of the contents.
DISPOSITION: April 6, 1944. William Tellam, claimant, having admitted the 
allegations of the libel, except as to the amount seized, judgment of condemna- 
tion was entered and the product was ordered released under bond to be filled 
to declared weight, under the supervision of the United States marshal.