12575. Adulteration and misbranding of canned tomatoes.   U. S. v. 24 Cases * * *
(F. D. C. No. 23971.   Sample No. 26607-K.)
LIBEL FILED:    November 13, 1947, Eastern District of Missouri.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :    On or about May 5, 1947, by the McKnight-Keaton Grocery
Co., from Cairo, Ill. 
PRODUCT:   24 cases, each containing 6 cans, of tomatoes at St. Louis, Mo. 
LABEL IN PART:    "Made to Eat   Hand Packed   Tomatoes   Contents 6 Lbs. 7
Oz. [or "Twin Brand   Tomatoes   Contents 6 Lbs. 6 Oz."] Packed by Nagle
Packing Co., Inc.   Paducah, Ky."
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 
so processed by heat as to prevent spoilage.
DISPOSITION :   December 10, 1947.   Default decree of condemnation and destruc- 
tion.