11295. Misbranding of vanilla extract and lemon extract.    IT. S. v. 137 Gases, etc.
(and   1   other   seizure   aetion   against   vanilla   and   lemon   extracts).
(F. D. C. Nos. 19493, 19711.    Sample Nos. 4799-H, 4800-H, 5274-H, 5275-H, 
5381-H.)
LIBELS FILED :    April 3 and 24, 1946, Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : Between the approximate dates of May 18,1945, and March 
14,1946, by John Lecroy & Son, from Camden, N. J.
PRODUCT: 288 cases of vanilla extract and 76 cases of lemon extract at Phila- 
delphia, Pa.   Each case contained 12    y2 -ounce bottles.
LABEL, IN PART : (Individual carton) "Relco Brand Quality Pack Pure Vanilla 
[or "Lemon"] Extract Distributed By Reliable Grocery Co. Inc. Philadel- 
phia, Pa.," or "Lecroy's   Pure   Vanilla [or "Lemon"] Extract."
NATURE OF CHARGE : Misbranding, Section 403 (d), the containers of the articles 
were so filled as to be misleading, since the individual cartons were excessively 
large for the size of the bottles contained therein, making the packages appear 
to contain more food than was actually the case.
DISPOSITION : September 26, 1946. John Lecroy & Son, claimant, having con- 
sented to the entry of a decree, the cases were ordered consolidated and judg- 
ment of condemnation was entered against both lots. The product was ordered 
released under bond to be repackaged and relabeled under the supervision of the 
Food and Drug Administration.
MISCELLANEOUS FOODS