10946. Misbranding of candy.    V. S. v. 40 Cartons    *    *    *.    (F. D. C. No. 19330.
Sample No. 3691-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   March 8,1946, Middle District of Pennsylvania.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about February 19, 1946, by John F. Birkmeyer and
Sons, from Baltimore, Md. 
PRODUCT:   40 cartons, each containing 24   2-ounce boxes, of candy at York, Pa.
Examination showed that the product consisted of small pieces of candy packed
on shredded paper which occupied approximately one-half of the box. 
NATURE OF CHARGE:   Misbranding, Section 403 (d), the container of the article
was so filled as to be misleading, since approximately half of the box was filled
with shredded paper.
DISPOSITION: May 17, 1946. No claimant having appeared, judgment of con- 
demnation was entered and the product was ordered delivered to charitable 
institutions.