10461. Misbranding of canned tomatoes.    U. S. v. 377 Cases    *    *    *.    (F. D. 6. ,
No. 22162.   Sample No. 65642-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   January 7,1947, Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: Between the approximate dates of September 9 and Octo- 
ber 3,1946, by the Atlantic Canning Co., from Mays Landing, N. J.
PRODUCT: 377 cases, each containing 6 7%-pound cans, of tomatoes at Phila- 
delphia, Pa.   Examination showed that the article was short-weight.
LABEL IN PART: "Marco Brand Solid Pack * * * Tomatoes Contents 
7% Lbs."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (e) (2), the article failed to bear 
a label containing an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents.
DISPOSITION : January 17, 1947. The Atlantic Canning Co. having appeared as 
claimant, judgment of condemnation was entered and the product was ordered 
released under bond to be relabeled under the supervision of the Food and 
Drug Administration.