19218. Adulteration and misbranding of cocoa.  U. S. v. 28 Bags * * *.   (F. D. C.
No. 32916.   Sample No. 11936-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   March 26,1952, Southern District of Ohio. • ;
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about February 13 and 29, 1952, by J. F. Braun 
& Son, Inc., from New York, N. Y.
PRODUCT:    28   100-pound bags of cocoa at Reading, Ohio.
LABEL, IN PART :    "Harvard Brand   Cocoa."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (b) (2), flour had been sub- 
stituted in part for cocoa; and, Section 402 (b) (4), flour had been added 
to the product and mixed and packed with it so as to increase its bulk or 
weight.
Misbranding, Section 403  (g)   (1), the product failed to conform to the 
? definition and standard of identity for cocoa since it contained flour, which 
is not permitted as an optional ingredient of cocoa.    (Examination disclosed 
that the-product contained approximately 10 percent flour.)
DISPOSITION: July 21, 1952. The Clinton Chocolate Co., claimant, having 
admitted the allegations of the libel, judgment of condemnation was entered
and the court ordered that the product be released under bond to be used in 
the manufacture of a chocolate-flavored cornstarch dessert, under the super- 
vision of the Food and Drug Administration.
SIRUP