5536. Adulteration of tomato puree.   TJ. S. v. 37 Cases of Tomato Puree.   Default
decree of condemnation and destruction.    (F. D. C. No. 10063.    Sample No. 
14460-F.)
On June 14, 1943, the United States attorney for the District of Arizona 
filed a libel against 37 cases of tomato puree at Prescott, Ariz., which had 
been shipped on or about May 4, ,1943, from Salt Lake City, Utah. The article 
was labeled in part: (Cans) "Smith Brand * * * Distributed by Smith 
Canning Co., Clearfield, Utah.   Athena, Oregon Tomato Puree."
It was alleged to be adulterated in that it consisted in whole or in part of 
decomposed tomato material, as evidenced by mold.
On August 13, 1943, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation 
was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.