12954. Misbranding of canned peas.    U. S. v. 450 Cases    *    *     *.     (F. D. C. No
24373.    Sample No. 26241-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   March 9,1948, Eastern District of Missouri.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :    On or about January 30, 1947, by the Valders Canning Co.,
from Valders, Wis. 
PRODUCT:   450 cases, each containing 24 unlabeled cans, of peas at St. Louis,
Mo.   The product was invoiced as standard peas, and no written agreement
existed between the shipper and the consignee as to the labeling of the
product.
LABEL IN PART:    (Cases)  "24 No. 2 Cans   Canned Peas   Unlabeled J'
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (e) (1), the article failed to 
bear a label containing the name and place of business of the manufacturer, 
packer, or distributor; Section 403 (e) (2), it failed to bear a label contain- 
ing an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents; Section 403 (g) 
(2), the label of the article failed to bear the name of the article, as required 
by the definition and standard of identity for canned peas; and, Section 403 
(h) (1), the quality of the article fell below the standard of quality for 
canned peas because of high alcohol-insoluble solids.
DISPOSITION: March 9, 1948. The Valders Canning Co., claimant, having con- 
sented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was entered and 
the product was ordered released under bond to be brought into compliance 
with the law and to be labeled "substandard," under the supervision of the 
Federal Security Agency.