16458. Misbranding of stick candy.   U. S. v. 31 Boxes   *    *    *.    (F. D. C. No.
29224.    Sample No. 54577-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   May 12,1950, Northern District of Alabama.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about January 9, 1950, by the Lovelace Candy Co., 
Nashville, Tenn.
PRODUCT:   31 boxes, each containing 24 bundles, of stick candy at Paint Rock,
Ala. 
LABEL, IN PART :   "Dixie Bundle   *   *   *   2 Ozs. or More." 
NATURE OF CHARGE:   Misbranding, Section 403 (e)   (2), the product failed to
bear a label containing an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents.
(The bundles were short of the declared weight.)
DISPOSITION: June 14, 1950. Default decree of condemnation. The court 
ordered that the product be delivered to a charitable institution.