18419. Misbranding of canned peaches.   U. S. v. 84 Cases    *    *    *.    (F. D. C.
No. 32131.   Sample No. 32368-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   November 26, 1051, Eastern District of Arkansas.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about July 12, 1951, by Roberts Bros., Inc., from 
Americus, Ga.
PRODUCT: 84 cases, each containing 24 1-pound, 12-ounce cans, of peaches at 
Pine Bluff, Ark.
LABEL, IN PART: "Roberts Big R Brand Halves Yellow Freestone Peaches 
In Heavy Syrup."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (g) (2), the product purported 
to be and was represented as canned peaches, a food for which a standard of 
identity has been prescribed by regulations; and its label failed to bear, as 
required by the regulations, the name of the optional packing medium present 
since the label bore the statement "In Heavy Syrup," and the article was 
packed in light sirup.
DISPOSITION : January 7,1952. The shipper, 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 to be relabeled under the supervision 
of the Food and Drug Administration.
DRIED FRUIT