12546. Misbranding of frozen strawberries.    U. S. v. Hosier & Co., Ltd.   Plea of
nolo contendere. Fine of $50 on count 1; imposition of sentence sus- 
pended on  count 2;   and defendant placed on  12 months'  probation.
(F. D. C. No. 20967.   Sample Nos. 35524-H, 35525-H.)
INFORMATION FILED: January 8, 1947, Eastern District of Arkansas, against 
Hosier & Co. Ltd., a partnership, Bald Knob, Ark.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about May 12 and 14,1946, from the State of Arkansas 
into the State of Tennessee.
LABEL IN PART: "Sliced Strawberries with Sugar * * * Net Weight 12 
Oz.," or "Polar Brand Frosted Fresh Sliced Strawberries Sugar Added 
Net Weight 12 Oz. When Packed   Packed for S. A. Moffett Co."
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. 
The label statements "Net Weight 12 Oz." and "Net Weight 12 Oz. When Packed" 
were inaccurate, since the containers held less than 12 ounces net of the food.
DISPOSITION : August 14, 1947. A plea of nolo contendere having been entered, 
the defendant was fined $50 on count 1; imposition of sentence on count 2 was 
suspended, and the defendant was placed on probation for a period of 12 months.