26885. Adulteration of tomato puree. U. S. v. 99 Cases and 198 Cases of Tomato Puree. Default decrees of condemnation and destruction. (F. & D. nos. 38725, 38758. Sample nos. 21489-C, 21495-C.) This product contained filth resulting from worm infestation, and a part of it also contained excessive mold. On November 30 and December 4, 1936, the United States attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri, acting upon reports by the Secretary of Agricul- ture, filed in the district court libels praying seizure and condemnation of 297 cases of tomato puree at St. Louis, Mo., alleging that it had been shipped in interstate commerce on or about October 5 and October 8, 1936, by the Everitt Packing Co., from Underwood, Ind., and charging adulteration in violation of the Food and Drugs Act. A portion of the article was labeled: "Ever-It Brand * * * Tomato Puree Packed by Everitt Packing Co. Underwood, Ind." The remainder was labeled: "Deluxe Brand Tomato Puree Packed Especially for Lowell-Krekeler Grocer Co. St. Louis, Mo." The article was alleged to be adulterated in that it consisted wholly or in part of a filthy vegetable substance. On December 23, 1936, no claimant having appeared, judgments of condemna- tion were entered and it was ordered that the product be destroyed. W. R. GREGG, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.