15585. Misbranding of canned cut green bKans.   U. S. v. 128 Cases   *   *   *.
( F. D. C. No. 28012.   Sample No. 11770-K.) 
LIBEL FILED :    September 29, 1949, District of Connecticut.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about August 3, 1949, by Long Island Canning Co., 
Inc., from Riverhead, N. Y.
PRODUCT: 128 cases, each containing 6 6-pound, 5-ounce cans, of cut green 
beans at Hartford, Conn.
LABEL, IN PART :   (Can)   "Producers Brand   Cut Green BKans." 
NATURE OF CHARGE:   Misbranding, Section 403 (h)  (1), the product fell below 
the standard of quality for canned cut green beans since the deseeded pods 
contained excessive fibrous material and the label failed to bear the substand- 
ard legend.
DISPOSITION : November 30, 1949. Default decree of condemnation. The court 
ordered that the product be delivered to charitable institutions.