6962. Adulteration and misbranding of asparagus puree.    TJ. S. v. 165 Cases of
Asparagus   Puree.     Default   decree   of  condemnation   and   destruction.
(F. D. C. No. 13023.   Sample No. 77941-F.)
LIBEL FILED:   July 22, 1944, Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about May 28, 1943, by the Edgar F. Hurff Co. 
from Swedesboro, N. J.
PRODUCT: 165 cases, each containing 6 No. 10 cans, of asparagus puree at 
Philadelphia, Pa.
LABEL IN PART:    (Cans) "Hurff Asparagus Puree."
VIOLATIONS CHARGED: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the article consisted 
in whole or in part of a decomposed substance.
Misbranding, Section 403 (a), the name on the label, "Asparagus Puree," 
was misleading in the absence of a statement revealing the material fact that 
the article was produced from asparagus butts.
DISPOSITION: August 16, 1944. No claimant having appeared, judgment of 
condemnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.