17598. Adulteration and misbranding of black pepper. U. S. v. 51 Jars * * *. (F.D.C. No. 30941. Sample No. 23709-L.) pepper, nolle seed, and salt had been, substituted in whole or in part for black pepper. Misbranding, Section 403 (a), the label statement "Pure Black Pepper" was false and misleading as applied to a mixture of black pepper, nolle seed, and salt. DISPOSITION: July 2, 1951. Default decree of condemnation. The court or- dered that the product be delivered to a charitable institution.