17877. Misbranding of canned peas.   U. S. v. 269 Cases   *   *   *.    (F. D. C. No.
31625.    Sample No. 24042-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   August 14,1951, Eastern District of New York. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   On or about June 27,1951, by Thomas Roberts & Co., from 
Ridgely, Md.
PRODUCT: 269 cases, each containing 6 6-pound, 9-ounce cans, of peas at 
Brooklyn, N. Y.
LABEL IN PART :    (Can) "Q and E   Early June Peas."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (h) (1), the quality of the 
article fell below the standard of quality for canned peas since the alcohol- 
insoluble solids of the peas in the container were more than 23.5 percent, the 
maximum permitted by the standard, and the label failed to bear a statement 
that the article fell below the standard.
DISPOSITION : September 19, 1951. Thomas Roberts & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., 
claimant, having consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation 
was entered and the court ordered that the product be released under bond for 
relabeling under the supervision of the Federal Security Agency.