2748. Adulteration of tomato puree. TJ. S.' v. 99 Cases, 63 Cases, and 31 Cases of Tomato Puree. Default decrees of destruction. (F. D. C. Nos. 5236, 6345. Sample Nos. 29495-E, 79044-E, 79045-E.) On July 29 and December 2,1941, the United States attorneys for the Southern District of Ohio and the Eastern District of Kentucky filed libels against 99 cases each containing 24 No. 2 cans of tomato puree at Columbus, Ohio, and 63 cases each containing 48 cans, and 31 cases each containing 6 No. 10 cans, of tomato puree at Covington, Ky., alleging that the article had been shipped on or about April 18 and September 27, 1941, by Butterfield Canning Co. from Muncie, Ind.; and charging that it was adulterated in that it consisted wholly or in part of a decomposed substance. The article was labeled in part: (Cans) "Indian Brand Tomato Puree [or "Puree of Tomatoes Contents 6 Lbs. 8 Ozs."] * * * Packed By Butterfield Canning Co."; or "Dixie Tomato Puree Net Weight 10% O'z. Distributed by Dixie Wholesale Grocery Incorporated Coving- ton, Ky." On October 29 and December 24, 1941, no claimant having appeared, judgments were entered ordering that the product be destroyed.