12712. Misbranding of blackberry jelly.    U. S. v. 19 Cases    *    *    *     (and 2 other
seizure actions).    (F. D. C. Nos. 23860, 23861, 24171.    Sample Nos. 601-K, 
604-K, 818-K.)
LIBELS FILED : On or about October 22 and December 12, 1947, Western District 
of North Carolina and Southern District of Florida.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about July 18 and 23 and October 28,1947, by Shuf ord 
Foods (Seale Associates), from Atlanta, Ga.
PRODUCT: Blackberry jelly. 21 cases at Spruce Pine, N. C, 19 cases at Murphy, 
N. C, and 100 cases at Tampa, Fla.   Each case contained 24 jars.
LABEL IN PART: "Georgia Miss Pure Sure Blackberry Jelly 11 Ounces [or 
"16 Ounces"]."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (e) (2), (all lots) the product 
failed to bear a label containing an accurate statement of the quantity of 
the contents (the jars were short-weight) ; and, Section 403 (g) (1), (North 
Carolina lots) the product failed to conform to the definition and standard of 
identity for blackberry jelly, since the article was made of a mixture composed 
Of less than 45 parts by weight of the fruit juice ingredient to each 55 parts 
by weight of one of the saccharine ingredients.
Adulteration, Section 402 (b) (2), (North Carolina lots) a product deficient 
in fruit juice had been substituted for blackberry jelly.
DISPOSITION: January 21, 27, and 29, 1948. Default decrees of condemnation. 
The product was ordered delivered to public and charitable institutions.