8948. Misbranding of canned strained peas.    U. S. v. 2,100 Cans and 194 Dozen
Cans of Strained Peas. Decrees of condemnation. Product ordered de- 
livered to charitable institutions. (F. D. C. Nos. 15409, 15441. Sample Nos. 
10219-H, 18933-H.) -  *
LIBELS FILED : On or about February 21 and 26, 1945, Western District of Penn- 
sylvania and District of Minnesota.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about January 3 and 6, 1945, by Harold H. Clapp, 
Inc., from Rochester, N. Y.
dozen cans of the same product at Pittsburgh, Pa. Examination showed that 
the article was short-weight.
LABEL IN PART: "Clapp's Strained Peas [or "Strained Baby Foods Strained 
Peas"]   *  *  *  Net Weight 5 Oz."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (e) (2), the product failed to 
bear a label containing an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents.
DISPOSITION: March 29 and April 20, 1945. The owner of a portion of the 
product having consented to the entry of a decree, judgment was entered order- 
ing it delivered to charitable institutions. No claimant having appeared 
for the remainder of the product, judgment of condemnation was entered and 
it was ordered destroyed. On April 4,1945, the destruction order was rescinded 
and the product was ordered delivered to charitable institutions.