20471. Misbranding of peach preserves, strawberry preserves, and grape jam.
U. S. v. 100 Cases, etc.    (F. D. C. No. 35403.   Sample Nos. 62594-L to
62596-L, incl.) 
LIBEL FILED :   August 27,1953, Eastern District of Arkansas. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT:    On or about March 28 and April 21, 1953, by Colonial 
Mfg. Co., Inc., from Oklahoma City, Okla.
PRODUCT: 100 cases of peach preserves, 36 cases of strawberry preserves, and 
135 cases of grape jam at Pine Bluff, Ark. Each case contained 12 2-pound- 
size jars.
LABEL, IN PART: (Jar) "Mrs. Wilkes' * * * Pure Peach Preserves [or "Pure 
Strawberry Preserves" or "Pure   Grape Jam"]."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (e) (2), the articles failed to 
bear labels containing an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents 
since the label statements "Net Weight 2 Lbs." or "Net Wt. 2 Lbs." were in- 
accurate.    (Examination showed that the articles were short weight.)
Further misbranding, Section 403 (g) (1), the articles purported to be and 
were represented as fruit preserves, foods for which definitions and standards 
of identity have been prescribed by regulations, and they failed to conform 
to such definitions and standards since the articles had not been concentrated 
v by heat to such point that their soluble-solids were not less than 65 percent 
with respect to the peach preserves and not less than 68 percent with respect 
to the strawberry preserves and grape jam.
DISPOSITION: September 25, 1953. Colonial Mfg. Co., Inc., claimant, having 
consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was entered and 
the court ordered that the products be released under bond for relabeling 
under the supervision of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.
MISCELLANEOUS FRUIT PRODUCTS