9006. Adulteration and misbranding of grape sugar.    U. S. v. 350 Packages of
Grape Sugar.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.    (F. D. C.
No. 15758.    Sample No. 607-H.)
LIBEL FILED : March 30, 1945, Western District of South Carolina; amended libel 
filed May 7,1945.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about June 22, 1944, by Grapesugar, Ltd., from Bur- 
bank, Calif.
PRODUCT:   350   %-pound packages of grape sugar, at Greenville, S. C.
LABEL IN PART:   "Grapesugar [design of fruits]   *   *   *   This package will 
ferment, color and flavor two gallons of fresh fruit juice, dried fruit juice or 
other sweet liquids.   The result is a beverage of 12 to 14 percent alcoholic 
content with a sparkling clear wine color and excellent flavor.   Port (Sherry, 
Sauterne or Burgundy) Imitation Flavor."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402(b)(2), artificially colored and 
flavored corn meal, containing small amounts of dextrose and yeast, had been 
substituted in whole or in part for grape sugar flavored with various wine 
flavors.
Misbranding, Section 403(a), the design of fruits and the name "Grapesugar 
Port (Sherry, Sauterne or Burgundy)" were false and misleading as applied 
to artificially colored and flavored corn meal containing small amounts of 
dextrose and yeast.
DISPOSITION: June 19, 1945: No claimant having appeared, judgment of con- 
demnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.