15381. Misbranding of canned green bKans.   U. S. v. 87 Cases    *    *    *.    (F. D.
C. No. 27711.    Sample No. 53812-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   August 24, 1949, Northern District of Alabama.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about May 31,1949, by J. C. La Rue Co., Inc., from 
Meridian, Miss.
PRODUCT: 87 cases, each containing 24 1-pound, 3-ounce cans, of green beans 
at Albertville, Ala.
LABEL IN PART :   "Del Haven Brand   Cut Green BKans."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (h) (1), the quality of the 
article fell below the standard of quality for canned cut green beans since the 
deseeded pods of the article contained more than 0.15 percent by weight of 
fibrous material, and the label failed to bear a statement that the article fell 
below such standard.
DISPOSITION : September 26,1949. Default decree of condemnation. The court 
ordered that the product be delivered to a charitable institution, to be used 
for human consumption or for animal feed.