12713. Adulteration  and misbranding of peach  preserves.     U.   S.  v.   27   Cases
*    *    *     (and 1 other seizure action).     (F. D. C. Nos. 23849, 23850.    Sam- 
ple Nos. 406-K, 407-K.)
LIBELS FILED :    October 13, 1947, Western District of North Carolina.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about August 21, 1947, by the Atlantic Preserving 
Co., from Atlanta, Ga.
PRODUCT: 50 cases, each containing 24 15-ounce jars, of peach preserves at 
Charlotte, N. C.
LABEL IN PART: (Jars) "Mrs. Bell's Home Made Peach Preserves * * * 
Mrs. Bell Preserving Co., Atlanta, Ga."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (b) (2), a product of less than 
65 percent soluble solids content had been substituted for peach preserves.
Misbranding, Section 403 (g) (1), the article failed to conform to the defi- 
nition and standard of identity for peach preserves, since it had not been 
concentrated by heat to such point that the soluble solids content of the finished 
preserve was not less than 65 percent, the minimum permitted by the defini- 
tion and standard.
DISPOSITION : November 19,1947. Default decrees of condemnation. The prod- 
uct was ordered delivered to charitable institutions.