10761. Misbranding of maple sirup.   U. S. v. 18 Cases   *    *    *.    (F. D. C. No. 19020.
Sample No. 4667-H.)
LIBEL FILED:   February 1, 1946, Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   On or about December 21 and 27,1945, by the New England
Maple Syrup Co., from Chelsea, Mass. 
PRODUCT:   18 cases, each containing 6 cans, of maple sirup at. Philadelphia, Pa.
Examination showed that the product was short-weight.
LABEL IN PART: "Parke's Brand Canned Quality Foods Pure Maple Syrup 
*   *   *   Net Contents 3 Quarts—Net Weight 8 Lbs. 4 Ozs."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (e) (2), the product failed to 
bear a label containing an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents.
DISPOSITION : February 25,1946. The New England Maple Syrup Co., claimant, 
having admitted the allegations of the libel, judgment of condemnation was 
entered and the product was ordered released under bond to be relabeled under 
the supervision of the Food and Drug Administration.