12574. Adulteration and misbranding of canned tomatoes.   TJ. S. v. 348 Cases * * *
(and 2 other seizure actions).    (F. D. C. Nos. 23947 to 23949, incl.   Sample 
Nos. 22411-K to 22413-K, incl.)
LIBELS FILED :   November 6,1947, Middle District of Alabama.   -
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   On or about August 27 and 30 and September 12, 1947, by 
the Watkins Produce Co., Thomasville, Ga.
PRODUCT:   348 cases at Montgomery, Ala., and 999 cases at Dothan, Ala., each 
case containing 44 cans of tomatoes.
LABEL IN PART:   "Rich-West Brand Tomatoes   *   *   *   Packed by Belmont 
Canning Company, Threeway, Va."
NATURE OF CHARGE:   Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted in 
whole or in part of a decomposed substance.
Misbranding, Section 403 (g) (1), the product failed to conform to the 
definition and standard of identity for canned tomatoes, since it had not been 
processed by heat to prevent spoilage.
DISPOSITION:   December 5,  1947.   Default decrees of condemnation and  de- 
struction.