17687. Adulteration and misbranding of canned turnip greens.    U. S. y. 101
Cases   *   *    *.   (F.D.C. No. 31041.   Sample No. 21712-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   May 18, 1951/ Southern District of Alabama.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT:    On or about February 26, 1951, by Markham Bros. & Co., 
from Okeechobee, Fla.
PRODUCT:   101 eases, each containing 6   1-pound, 3-ounce cans, of turnip greens 
at Mobile, Ala.
LABEL IN PART:    (Can)    "Markham Brand    *    *    *    Chopped Young Tender 
Turnip Greens."
NATURE OF CHARGE:    Adulteration, Section 402 (a)   (3), the product consisted 
in whole or in part of a decomposed substance.
Misbranding, Section 403 (g) (1), the product failed to conform to the defi- 
nition and standard of identity for canned turnip greens since it had not been 
so processed by heat as to prevent spoilage.
DISPOSITION:   July 5, 1951.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.