17056. Misbranding of bread.   U. S. v. Mead's Fine Bread Co.   Plea of nolo
contendere.   Fine, $200.    (F. D. C. No. 29479.    Sample Nos. 49752-K, 
49755-K,49756-K.) 
INFORMATION FILED :    November 1, 1950, District of New Mexico, against Mead's 
Fine Bread Co., a corporation, Clovis, N. Mex.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about April 26, 1950, from the State of New Mexico 
into the State of Texas.
LABEL IN PART: "Mead's Fine Thin Sliced Bread 1 lb. 8 ozs. or over" or 
"Mead's   Fine Buttermilk Bread   Mead's Bakery   *    *    *    Weight 1% lbs."
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 
since the loaves weighed less than the labeled weight.
DISPOSITION : December 18, 1950. A plea of nolo contendere having been en- 
tered, the court imposed a fine of $200.