19931. Misbranding of canned peaches.   U. S. v. 250 Cases * * *.    (F. D. C.
No. 33951.    Sample No. 1178-L.)
LIBEL FILED :    October 24, 1952, Southern District of Florida.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about August 24, 1952, by the Cherokee Products 
Co., from Haddock, Ga.
PRODUCT: 250 cases, each containing 24 1-pound, 13-ounce cans, of peaches at 
Tampa, Fla.
LABEL IN PART: "O sage Brand * * * Yellow Freestone Peaches Halves In 
Heavy Syrup."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (h) (1), the product fell below 
the standard of quality for canned peaches by reason of the presence of 
peach halves smaller in size than specified in the standard and since the 
weight of the largest peach half in the container was more than twice the 
weight of the smallest unit therein, and its label failed to bear a statement 
that the product fell below the standard.
DISPOSITION: December 22, 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 Federal Security Agency.