15078. Misbranding of cream mints.  U. S. v. 180 Boxes   *   *   *.   (F. D. C. No.
27198.   Sample No. 5236-K.) 
LIBEL FILED :   May 9,1949, District of Maine.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   On or about April 21,1949, by the Gessis Candy Co., from
Somersworth, N. H. 
PRODUCT:   180 boxes of cream mints at Biddef ord, Maine. 
LABEL, IN PART :    "Ginny's Cream Mints   Net Weight 8 Oz." 
NATURE OF CHARGE:   Misbranding, Section 403 (e)   (2),_ the article failed to
bear a label containing an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents.
(The article was short-weight.) 
DISPOSITION :    September 20, 1949.   Default decree of condemnation.   The court
ordered that the product be delivered to a charitable institution.